creamy chicken pasta recipe
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy chicken pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 pound pasta any shape you like
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
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 pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
This creamy chicken pasta is versatile. Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition and color.