Creamy Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Pasta, a hearty dish that combines tender, golden-brown chicken with perfectly cooked penne pasta, all enveloped in a rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce. Infused with the aromatic brilliance of sautéed garlic and made extra luxurious with butter and heavy cream, this recipe creates a symphony of textures and tastes in every bite. Balanced with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, this easy-to-follow recipe is ready in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal for entertaining. Serve it straight from the skillet for maximum flavor and pair it with freshly grated parmesan for an irresistible finish. Perfectly creamy, effortlessly delicious, and sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, parmesan cream sauce, skillet chicken pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Reduce the heat to medium.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine with the garlic and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Toss the pasta until well coated with the sauce. Add the sliced chicken and gently mix to incorporate.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta before serving.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.1 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 843 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 3641 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 186.0 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
