Description
Creamy, flavorful, and ready in under an hour—this *Italian Chicken Pasta* is your go-to for quick dinners, cozy weekend meals, or impressing guests without stress. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then layered over spaghetti tossed in a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Whether you’re craving comfort or just need easy dinner ideas, this recipe is a must-try. It’s perfect for quick meals, healthy-ish comfort food, and creamy pasta lovers. A true weeknight hero and a cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower the heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain the rest.
7. Add pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Slice chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Let it warm through for 1–2 minutes.
9. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Pound your chicken to even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays juicy.
Always reserve a bit of pasta water—it’s the magic that keeps the sauce silky.
Freshly grated parmesan melts better and adds bolder flavor than packaged cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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