Description
Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, luscious cream, and al dente pasta for a meal that delights the senses. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings, promising to impress with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Serve it up and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and scrape any browned bits from the pan. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss together: Incorporate cooked pasta and spinach into the skillet, mixing gently until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg