Creamy Chicken Pasta
A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and pasta coated in a rich, creamy sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.57 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.23 pound pasta such as fettuccine or penne
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.13 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine and coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes for an extra kick if desired.