creamy chicken corn pasta
A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces or thighs
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté chicken until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in corn, then pour in cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes, then whisk in parmesan until smooth.
- Return chicken and pasta to the pan, toss with sauce until well coated. Season to taste and garnish with extra parmesan.
Notes
Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Add chopped parsley for color if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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