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Creamy chicken pasta recipe with penne, grilled chicken, and sprinkled herbs and cheese.

Chicken Pasta

A simple and delicious chicken pasta recipe that is easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta penne or fusilli
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
For the Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.

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