Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken and pasta brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables with creamy, herb-infused goodness. Savory flavors meld perfectly, offering a delightful meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta:
- 300 g (10 ounces) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- Salt (for pasta water)
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Submerge pasta and cook until perfectly tender with a slight bite, following package guidance.
- Carefully drain the pasta, preserving a half cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Set the cooked pasta aside in a warm location, ready for the subsequent preparation steps.
Notes
- Select pasta with ridges or curves to help sauce cling better, enhancing overall flavor absorption.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and more even browning during cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic taste compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Adjust pasta water quantity based on desired sauce consistency, adding gradually to achieve perfect creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg