Description
Creamy parmesan pasta with sauteed garlic butter chicken is a rich and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with pasta in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the garlic amount based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy parmesan pasta, garlic butter chicken, fettuccine, Italian dish