Description
This creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken breast, al dente fettuccine, and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce into one irresistible dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add remaining butter, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan and add cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools – use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce won’t be as rich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
