Creamy Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g pasta; 500 g chicken breast; 3 dl heavy cream; 100 g parmesan; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0 salt; 0 black pepper

30 min

2 portions

pasta chicken creamy

Plan this

Rich weeknight pasta with tender chicken in a creamy parmesan sauce. Takes 30 minutes and the kids actually eat it.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Save 1 cup pasta water before draining.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
3
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4
Add grated parmesan and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Toss drained pasta with the cream sauce, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Fold in sliced chicken and serve immediately.