Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and tangy feta cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then let the sauce simmer gently.
- Add the feta cheese and parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Penne, fettuccine, or rotini work especially well with the creamy sauce.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, or roasted peppers for extra vegetables.
- Sun-dried tomatoes provide additional savory flavor.
- Red pepper flakes add a mild spicy kick.
- Goat cheese or cream cheese can replace feta for a different flavor.
- Use grilled chicken for a smoky variation.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to keep the sauce creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
