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Close-up of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta with penne noodles and seasoned chicken pieces, garnished with parsley.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring tender chicken and pasta in 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: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss until everything is coated in sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtéines: 35gFat: 28gLipides saturés: 15gCholéstérol: 145mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFibre: 2gSucre: 3gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgFer: 10mg

Notes

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

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