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Creamy Chicken Pasta

Aaron
A rich and indulgent Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe featuring golden seared chicken breast and a garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken until cooked (165°F). Remove and slice.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic with a knob of butter. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add pasta water if needed to thin.
  • Toss pasta in the sauce and top with sliced chicken.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken alfredo, creamy chicken pasta, easy pasta dinner
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