Creamy Chicken Pasta
This creamy chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in under 30 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 pound Pasta Penne or Rotini
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 0.25 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.