Description
Indulge in a decadent and satisfying meal with this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta featuring succulent pan-seared chicken. This Italian-American inspired dish is rich in flavor and perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in sauce. Use pasta water to adjust consistency. Top with sliced chicken, parsley, and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Enhance richness with cream cheese or white wine
- Try shrimp or mushrooms as alternative proteins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
