Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) of your favorite pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor.
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
- To make it healthier, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or light cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian: No; Gluten-Free: No
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 620 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg