Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Lower heat, add butter and minced garlic; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan.
- Make Sauce: In the same pan, combine remaining butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce; return chicken to the pan, mixing gently.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 122mg