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A skillet filled with creamy fettuccine pasta, topped with juicy grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Italian Chicken Pasta

This Italian Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish with tender chicken, creamy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, making it an easy and delicious dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta
Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for Boiling Pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Stir well.
  6. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Let simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with more parmesan cheese or add cooked mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.