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Creamy chicken pasta with white wine parmesan cheese sauce served on a plate

Creamy Chicken Pasta in White Wine Parmesan Cheese Sauce

A quick and easy recipe for a creamy chicken pasta dish featuring a luscious white wine and Parmesan cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or your favorite)
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced into strips)
Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white wine You can sip it while you cook!
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and toss in your minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Next, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any delicious bits. Let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
  2. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet, mixing well to coat everything in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

You can substitute white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version. Experimenting with different cheeses, such as Pecorino Romano, can yield delightful flavors. To make this dish vegetarian, swap out chicken for sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.