Description
Impress your loved one with this creamy and tender chicken pasta that’s perfect for any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cubed)
- 8 ounces fettuccine (uncooked)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken breast cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and allow it to thicken slightly, stirring frequently, about 3–5 minutes. Then add the cooked pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or parmesan if desired, for a touch of elegance.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs like basil or parsley for garnishing. A splash of cream can help when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg