Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in shredded chicken and cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked chicken with leftover roast or grilled chicken slices.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a healthier version, use light cream or milk with a touch of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg