Description
A delicious creamy garlic chicken pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta; toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs such as basil or oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg