Description
A rich and comforting creamy chicken pasta that comes together quickly with tender chicken, silky sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken and stir to combine.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it warm gently.
- Add the cooked pasta and grated parmesan cheese.
- Stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and flavor.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Reheat gently with a bit of cream or milk to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy dinner, chicken pasta bowl, creamy pasta