Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This Italian-inspired recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz pasta of your choice (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Slice chicken into strips or cubes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on each side until golden and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onions until fragrant and softened (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir constantly. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan, tossing until well combined. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute milk for heavy cream or use whole-grain pasta. Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Italian chicken pasta, comfort food recipe