Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting chicken and mincing garlic.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water, reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté chicken in butter until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer to thicken.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or Italian herbs.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food