Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta
Crispy Chicken with Creamy Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender, golden-brown chicken and silky pasta enveloped in a rich creamy sauce. This delightful meal transforms any weeknight into a special occasion, tantalizing your taste buds with its irresistible flavors and aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and mix in half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the baked chicken and serve atop creamy pasta, garnished with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg