Italian Chicken Pasta: 7 Tips for the Perfect Creamy Delight!
This creamy Italian chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb Penne Pasta Or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best
- 0.25 cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed, drained
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sauteing
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Adds flavor
- 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for added flavor and color. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.