Description
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Garlic in 30 Minutes is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rich heavy cream, and aromatic garlic tossed with your favorite pasta. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just half an hour, you can impress family and friends with a deliciously creamy pasta dish that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Slice the rested chicken, add it back into the skillet along with cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg