Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this incredibly creamy and delicious chicken and pasta recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Pasta:

8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest.
Cook the Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine: Slice the cooked chicken. Add the chicken and cooked fettuccine to the creamy sauce. Toss until everything is well coated.
Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan. Enjoy hot!

Notes

You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
For a lighter version, you can use milk instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 110mg