Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A quick and delicious creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe that’s perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner Recipes