Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, perfect for summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add cubed chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and mix well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta you prefer.
- For added flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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