Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust garlic and cream to taste for different flavor intensities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Sauté, simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg