Creamy Chicken Pasta – Easy Recipes for Dinner
Easy recipes like this Creamy Chicken Pasta make dinner recipes simple, delicious, and perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced thinly
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne or other short pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, spinach, and tomatoes. Stir until the spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.