Description
A simple and delicious chicken pasta dish with a creamy sauce that you can prepare quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and basil. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and toss until well coated.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner