Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Add the pasta, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Return the sautéed chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add spinach if using, and mix well.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt. You can also add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal