Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on your counter.
- Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg