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a bowl of chicken pasta garnished with basil
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Creamy Chicken Pasta

Combine creamy sauce, tender pasta, and chicken to make this flavorful creamy chicken pasta dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 594kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed (450 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Sauce and Pasta

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1½ cups heavy cream, 33%
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

Instructions

  • In a large 12-inch skillet, stir together chicken, olive oil, and the seasoning spices over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken so it’s evenly coated in spices. Cook until the chicken pieces are thoroughly cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Set the cooked chicken pieces aside in a separate bowl.
  • In the same skillet, cook onion and minced garlic over medium-high heat under onions are tender.
  • Add cream cheese and butter to the skillet. Cook just until melted.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, parsley, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Cook over medium-high until boiling. Stir in ½ cup of parmesan. Add the box of pasta and bring it back to a slow simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet, make sure to use a spatula to get all those spices from the chicken bowl back into the skillet, and stir to mix well. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes stirring often to reheat the chicken.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and minced basil over top.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Al dente is the ideal consistency for pasta. The pasta will be tender and will still have a slightly firm texture when you bite into it.
  • If the sauce is too thick and you want to thin it out a bit, add hot water to the pan and stir until the sauce is smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg