Creamy Chicken Pasta: The Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A rich and creamy chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and heat through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta
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