Creamy Chicken Pasta
A comforting and satisfying Italian-inspired dish featuring chicken and pasta in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1/2 cup heavy cream
- ●1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.