Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken slices and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option: Use gluten-free pasta
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: Thirty grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
