Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, bringing it to a simmer.
- Gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg