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creamy chicken corn pasta

A quick and easy creamy chicken corn pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounce pasta penne or fettuccine recommended
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 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, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked pasta, corn, and cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and adding more vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.