Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, or baby spinach
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken, season, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
- Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- No wine? Use chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Use cream cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 998
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 986mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 86g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 192mg
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