Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a dish that elevates any meal into a delightful experience. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, paired with your favorite pasta. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this comforting dish promises to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and finely chop the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg