Name: Creamy chicken alfredo pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz dry pasta; 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp half and half; 1 1/2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 3/4 cups water; 1 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

Per serving

456 calories

Protein: 42g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 34g; 30% of calories
Fat: 17g; 33% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

Bring water to a boil in a large pot with half the salt. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions, usually 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving a small splash of pasta water.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with the remaining salt and black pepper. Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Done when 165°F.
Lower the heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the half and half and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the parmesan cheese and the cooked pasta. Toss well to coat, adding a spoonful of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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