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