Description
How to make Savory Chicken Pasta Delight with tender chicken and a creamy sauce that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Components:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 ounces penne pasta (or fettuccine)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Flavor Builders:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- Seasonings & Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Finishing Touches:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, finely chop the onion, mince garlic, and chop sun-dried tomatoes. Have your spinach and seasonings ready. This initial prep ensures smooth cooking for your Savory Chicken Pasta.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic burn.
- Create Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, cooking until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Boil Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook penne pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water just in case.
- Combine Dish: Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and fresh spinach. Toss everything gently until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated in the creamy Savory Chicken Pasta sauce.
- Serve Warm: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish your delicious Savory Chicken Pasta with fresh chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for best enjoyment.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken; sear it just until browned and cooked through to keep it juicy.
Store leftover Savory Chicken Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
For a gluten-free dish, simply swap regular penne for your favorite gluten-free pasta.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, alongside crusty bread or a side salad.
Deglaze the pan with dry white wine for a richer, more complex sauce flavor.
**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Gluten