Description
A simple and delicious chicken pasta recipe that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and basil, mix well.
- Drain pasta and toss with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use penne or fettuccine for best results.
- Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Fresh basil can replace dried basil.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta