Chicken Pasta Recipe
Discover our easy and tasty Chicken Pasta Recipe featuring tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, and fresh basil for a perfect family dinner. Try it now! Enjoy!!"
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)",400 grams pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)",
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced",
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped",
- 1 cup heavy cream",
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese",
- A small handful fresh basil leaves, chopped",
- Salt and pepper to taste",
- Optional: red pepper flakes, optional: lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add Italian herbs and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.