Delicious Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe Ready in 40 Minutes
This creamy chicken pasta combines tender chicken, rich sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Produce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
Broth & Oils
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted. Slice chicken and add to sauce with pasta, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan or garnishes if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.