Description
The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich cream sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (fettuccine or penne works well)
- 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and stir in Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well until everything is heated through.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, coconut cream can replace the heavy cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoother sauce.
- To make it even more flavorful, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine when cooking the onion and garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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