Classic Chicken Pasta
A delicious and versatile combination of chicken and pasta that can be adapted to various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta Or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking chicken
- 1 cup Heavy cream For sauce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- Salt To taste For seasoning
- Black pepper To taste For seasoning
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegetables (e.g., spinach, mushrooms) Add for nutritional boost
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook in the pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
Cooking
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce, stirring to combine.
- If using, add optional vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your preferred pasta or add more vegetables. Can be made gluten-free using appropriate pasta alternatives.