Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, then add Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt added after removing from heat.
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber and nutrition.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg