Description
A creamy and garlicky pasta dish featuring succulent chicken breasts and a rich Parmesan cheese sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner or cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and toss with the creamy sauce.
- Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For additional flavors, consider adding sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg