Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Shells is a delicious pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups large pasta shells
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta shells and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
- Adjust the garlic amount based on your preference.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken Shells, Pasta, Chicken Dish, Garlic Sauce