Description
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken and cook in a skillet until golden brown; set aside.
- Make the Garlic Cream Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add flour, then slowly whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Toss in pasta and chicken. Simmer, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese.
- You can swap the chicken for shrimp or use rotisserie chicken.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
