High-Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta: Easy and Delicious Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy garlic chicken pasta that is high in protein, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Add Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with a low-fat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: High-Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta