Description
Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, rich cream, and sharp parmesan, all enveloped in delicious pasta. Perfect for family dinners or friendly gatherings, each bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Bring your loved ones together with this delightful meal that’s sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by gathering all ingredients.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir while bringing to a simmer. Mix in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add spinach if using; cook until wilted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the creamy chicken mixture until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg