Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta, a rich and flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender strips of seasoned chicken, perfectly al dente penne pasta, and a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce infused with Italian seasoning, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. A splash of chicken broth adds depth, while fresh parsley provides a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive yet effortless dinner, this one-pan meal serves four and pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp green salad. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this creamy pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate all the browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and whisk until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 974 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
