Creamy Chicken Pasta - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This creamy chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Quick, delicious, and perfect for family dinner recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir in cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.