Easy Recipes Creamy Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—rich, velvety, and perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz penne pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the sauce.
- Slice cooked chicken and arrange over pasta. Garnish with parsley before serving.