Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta: Easy Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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