Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, add grated parmesan cheese, and stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix cooked pasta into the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg