Got it! Here’s a simple, tasty Chicken Pasta recipe — creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🍗🍝 Creamy Chicken Pasta
🕒 Total Time: ~30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🍴 Texture: Tender chicken, creamy sauce, perfectly cooked pasta
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
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1 cup spinach or cherry tomatoes (optional)
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook pasta:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook chicken:
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Make sauce:
In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant (~2 minutes).
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
4. Combine everything:
Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
If using, stir in spinach or halved cherry tomatoes and cook until spinach wilts (~1 minute).
5. Serve:
Garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan if you like. Serve warm.