Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until the pasta is coated with the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or broccoli for extra color and nutrition. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg