Creamy Chicken Pasta

Creamy chicken pasta is a rich and creamy pasta dish that's a snap to make! This simple but decadent chicken pasta only takes about 30 minutes to whip up.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: creamy chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 812kcal

Author: Kate

Equipment

Large pot
Large skillet

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
3 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced white or yellow onion
6 cloves garlic minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 ⅔ cups heavy cream
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minutes, stirring the entire time.
Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Let it simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and butter.
Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Penne pasta: You can substitute fusilli, rigatoni, or any preferred shape of pasta. The key is to use a pasta shape that holds sauce well.

Heavy Cream: Use half-and-half, or a mixture of milk with a tablespoon of flour for thickening. For non-dairy, try coconut milk or cashew cream.

Parmesan Cheese: Use Asiago, Pecorino Romano, or even nutritional yeast for a different option.

Italian Seasoning: Make your own blend with dried basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
Nutrition values are estimates.

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