Description
Chicken Pasta: A 40-Minute Chicken Pasta that Delivers Delicious, creamy garlic-Parmesan flavor with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and al dente pasta in a single skillet—perfect for weeknights or date night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for a mild kick)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, simmering until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce butter by half.
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil add extra savor; drain a bit if desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta, 40-Minute Dinner, Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Garlic Cream Sauce