Dreamy Chicken Pasta in a Creamy Italian Sauce
Indulge in a comforting, restaurant-quality pasta dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety Italian cream sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, offering gourmet flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan, simmering in the creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta, tossing to ensure even coating.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, garnishing with fresh basil or additional Parmesan cheese as desired.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing to maintain juiciness.
- Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of pasta water or extra broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 817
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1194mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 162mg