Chicken Pasta

Here’s a hearty and flexible Chicken Pasta recipe — creamy, savory, and comforting, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

🍝 Creamy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)

• 2 cups heavy cream (or 1 cup cream + 1 cup milk for lighter version)

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano + basil mix)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta – Boil in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. Cook chicken – Season chicken with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Make sauce – In same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add bell pepper if using. Stir in chicken broth and cream, simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add cheese & seasoning – Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.

5. Combine – Add chicken back in along with drained pasta. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.

6. Serve – Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.