Description
A creamy chicken pasta recipe that’s easy to make and delicious, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 cups baby spinach or peas (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the pasta water to a boil and salt it generously.
- Prep the chicken and season well.
- Sear the chicken.
- Sauté the aromatics.
- Deglaze the pan.
- Build the creamy sauce.
- Return the chicken and finish cooking.
- Toss with pasta and greens.
- Season and finish.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot and garnish with extra lemon zest, chopped parsley, or basil. Pairs well with a crisp salad and wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, one pan recipe, comfort food