Description
Silky, savory, and bursting with flavor – this creamy chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken and pasta wrapped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
For the pasta:
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Cooked chicken (sliced or shredded) 🍗
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Pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or rotini) 🍝
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Garlic (minced) 🧄
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Onion (diced) 🧅
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Heavy cream or half-and-half 🥛
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Chicken broth
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Parmesan cheese (grated) 🧀
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Butter
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Olive oil 🫒
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Italian seasoning 🌿
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Salt & pepper
Optional additions:
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Spinach or peas 🌱
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Crushed red pepper 🌶️
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Fresh parsley 🌿
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Stir in cream, broth, and seasonings. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Add chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring gently to coat.
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Mix in parmesan and optional greens. Simmer until everything is hot and creamy. Serve with fresh herbs on top
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes