Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta
This comforting Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is a one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, garlicky cream sauce. It's simple to make, family-friendly, and ready in about 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Boiling Pasta
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta penne or fettuccine recommended
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken stock, and Italian seasoning. Stir gently and let it simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with the drained pasta. Stir in parmesan cheese and toss until everything is coated evenly.
- Let cook for another 2–3 minutes to allow the sauce to cling to the pasta. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh parmesan for best results. If sauce becomes too thick, thin with pasta water or broth. Add veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.5mg
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