Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breast and spaghetti in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish invites warmth and laughter around the dinner table. With every bite, you’ll savor the harmonious blend of flavors that transports you to an Italian trattoria. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, this creamy delight is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop garlic and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In boiling salted water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth; gradually add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the creamy sauce until well coated; heat for another minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg