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Creamy Chicken Pasta

A delightful and easy-to-make creamy chicken pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 lb pasta such as fettuccine or penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 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. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until heated through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

This creamy chicken pasta can be made ahead of time and reheated. It's also delicious with added vegetables like broccoli or spinach.