Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy chicken pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. With the option to customize with your favorite vegetables, this creamy dish not only looks beautiful on the table but also delivers a delightful flavor that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or broccoli (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Ensure fully cooked.
- Add garlic and greens: Stir in minced garlic and spinach or broccoli; cook for another 2 minutes until greens wilt.
- Create cream sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with the creamy mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg