Chicken and Walnut Pasta: An Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
Delicious chicken and walnut pasta that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in walnuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add cream and parmesan cheese, mixing until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss with cooked pasta.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the dish.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg