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Weeknight Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy dinner with creamy garlic parmesan sauce and tender chicken.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtéines: 32gFat: 32gLipides saturés: 18gCholéstérol: 135mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 420mgFibre: 2gSucre: 3gVitamine A: 900IUVitamine C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgFer: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh parsley before serving.

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