Description
Easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing everything together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta, one-pan meal, chicken pasta, quick dinner