Description
A creamy and savory pasta dish featuring tender garlic-sautéed chicken, tossed with a rich Parmesan garlic sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. This comforting, family-friendly dinner is simple to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or heavy cream as an alternative)
8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon butter (halal, as an alternative to lard)
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in chicken broth, Greek yogurt (or cream), Parmesan cheese, butter, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss with the pasta. Mix thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the garlic Parmesan sauce.
Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast and skip the Greek yogurt if desired.
Feel free to use zucchini or another vegetable in place of heavy cream.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg