Creamy Chicken Pasta
A rich and satisfying creamy chicken pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounce pasta penne or fettuccine recommended
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This creamy chicken pasta is delicious served with a side salad and crusty bread.
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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