Description
This Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is a quick and easy 5-ingredient dish that captures the rich, comforting essence of Southern cooking. Tender chicken and al dente pasta are coated in a velvety, flavorful Parmesan cream sauce, making it a satisfying and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Pan-sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir for about 2-3 minutes until the cream slightly thickens.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine pasta and chicken: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it to the creamy sauce along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your dish and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and chicken, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and grate Parmesan cheese just before use.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- For a lighter dish, substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
- Add vegetables like spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for variation.
- Try different pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Southern Style Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Southern creamy parmesan, creamy parmesan southern style, Southern comfort food, parmesan cream sauce southern style