How to Make Creamy Quick and Easy Chicken with Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dinner that's quick and easy to make, look no further than this Creamy Quick and Easy Chicken with Pasta recipe. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It's creamy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

What makes this recipe so great is that it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. That means you can have a homemade, hearty meal on the table in no time ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, cut into strips
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chicken seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces penne pasta
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sliced green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine butter and olive oil with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat; saute for 3 minutes. Add chicken, Cajun and chicken seasonings, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Remove 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and add it to the chicken along with the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined and lower the heat; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Drain penne, toss with the chicken, then add in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle in parsley and green onions and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    893 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 34g
    • Cholesterol: 233mg
    • Sodium: 906mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 264mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 468mg