Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, around 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the garlic butter chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and whole-grain pasta for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg