Description
A romantic and creamy pasta dish perfect for special occasions, featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss with the sauce. Add cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired spice level.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: romantic pasta, creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan sauce, easy dinner recipe