Italian Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful Italian-inspired chicken pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 pound pasta such as fettuccine or penne
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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