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A close-up of creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta, featuring penne pasta coated in a rich sauce with grilled chicken pieces and herbs.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy dinner recipe with tender chicken and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtéines: 40gFat: 35gLipides saturés: 18gCholéstérol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFibre: 2gSucre: 3gVitamine A: 20IUVitamine C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgFer: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil.

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