Creamy Chicken Pasta
A delightful creamy chicken pasta featuring tender chicken breasts, a velvety cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, ideal for busy weeknights or comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Chicken, Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them in the skillet, cooking until browned on both sides and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine with pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently until coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can use whole grain pasta instead of regular pasta and swap heavy cream for lighter alternatives.
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