Chicken Pasta
This Chicken Pasta of Your Dreams is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make — everything you could want in a comfort food pasta dish.
Equipment
- Large Skillet: For cooking the chicken and sauce.
- Large Pot: To cook the pasta.
- Tongs: To handle the chicken.
- Cheese Grater: For freshly grated Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne or rigatoni
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and sear in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Add pasta and chicken to the sauce, stirring until coated. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color!