Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that is quick and easy to make. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, al dente fettuccine, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
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Fettuccine Noodles:
- 16 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt for the pasta water
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 3/4-1 inch pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 fresh lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water with salt, add fettuccine, cook, drain, and reserve pasta water.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken until cooked, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, lemon, and Parmesan. Toss in pasta and peas.
- Finish Dish: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
