Description

A comforting and quick pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic-infused cream sauce, and your choice of pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

pinch red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest and slice.

4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape skillet bits, then stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth, season with salt and pepper, thin sauce with pasta water if needed.

7. Add sliced chicken and pasta to skillet, toss to coat and heat through for 1–2 minutes.

8. Stir in parsley and lemon juice, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

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