Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining butter; gradually mix in parmesan cheese to form a creamy sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the chicken mixture; add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg