Description
A creamy and comforting German-inspired recipe featuring tender chicken breast cooked in a rich cream and Parmesan sauce, served over perfectly al dente pasta and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 2 Hühnchenbrustfilets (chicken breast fillets)
- 200 ml Sahne (cream)
- 100 g frisch geriebener Parmesan (freshly grated Parmesan)
Produce and Seasonings
- 2 Knoblauchzehen, gehackt (garlic cloves, minced)
- Salz und Pfeffer nach Geschmack (salt and pepper to taste)
- Petersilie (zur Garnierung) (parsley for garnish)
Pantry
- 2 EL Olivenöl (2 tablespoons olive oil)
- 250 g Pasta (z.B. Spaghetti) (pasta e.g. spaghetti)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast fillets and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add the Cream and Parmesan: Pour the cream into the skillet and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and creates a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Combine with Pasta: Cook the pasta separately until al dente, then carefully fold it into the cream and Parmesan sauce, coating it evenly without breaking the pasta.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta topped with the chicken breasts, then garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute cream with half-and-half or a low-fat cream alternative.
- Freshly chopped parsley adds a lovely color contrast and fresh herbal aroma.
- Salt the pasta water generously to enhance the pasta flavor before mixing with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: chicken cream Parmesan pasta German recipe easy dinner creamy sauce
