Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 2 cups spinach or broccoli
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan to the sauce, tossing until well-coated. Stir in spinach or broccoli if using.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg