Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

A rich and savory one-pot pasta featuring tender chicken and a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce, ready in minutes for a quick weeknight indulgence.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 19 min
• Total: 29 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.65/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• comfort food
• rich
• savory
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 12 ounce fettuccine (dry)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 package Caesar salad kit

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds cubed chicken breast, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Return chicken to the pot. Add 12 ounces dry fettuccine, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 cup milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve alongside 1 (10 ounce) bag pre-washed Caesar salad kit.

Notes

Ensure pasta is fully submerged in liquid during simmering to cook evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 728
• Protein: 49.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 59.8 g
• Fat: 33.3 g
• Fiber: 4.2 g
• Sodium: 1746 mg
• Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
• Sugar: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 162 mg