Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, rich sauce, and al dente pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Carefully add the chicken broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Then stir in the heavy cream, basil, and oregano. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Using high-quality chicken and fresh herbs will enhance the overall flavor. If heavy cream is unavailable, substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy sauce, comfort food, weeknight dinner, Italian cuisine