Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring savory chicken, buttery flavors, and a hint of spice that creates a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Create the sauce. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cream and broth. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine pasta and chicken. Return cooked chicken and drained pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter option. Experiment with different pasta shapes and serve with garlic bread or salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meals