A rich and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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A rich and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 0.5 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chives, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra veggies, add spinach or diced bell peppers with the chicken. Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your preference. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.
