
Here’s a simple recipe for creamy garlic chicken pasta along with approximate nutritional information:
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken slices with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet, toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time5 minutes
- Cook Time20 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 600
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
Please note that nutritional information may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.