Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a healthier option
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Healthy, Dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg