Description
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta dish that combines crispy chicken, rich sauce, and vibrant cherry tomatoes for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook them for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. When finished, remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté it for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until you achieve a smooth, well-combined sauce.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring everything is coated in that luscious, creamy sauce.
- Top it all off with the sliced chicken and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a light side salad and garlic bread for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinner