25-Minute Easy Parmesan Chicken Pasta – Creamy Bliss!
A quick and delicious pasta dish with tender chicken and savory Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Swap chicken with shrimp for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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