Description
A quick and delicious creamy garlic parmesan chicken scampi ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken and pasta in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken slices, season with salt and black pepper. Cook until golden and fully done (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine with the garlic.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan chicken, chicken scampi, 30-minute meal, pasta dinner