Description
A creamy and bold pasta dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich sauce—perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside in a colander.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 3–4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently.
- Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to enhance the flavor. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken and pasta back to the skillet. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the fresh grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can prep the chicken and veggies in advance for quicker cooking. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg