Description
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken strips with a rich, velvety parmesan sauce over your favorite short pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy families and gatherings alike. The creamy sauce beautifully complements the juicy chicken, while crispy panko breadcrumbs provide a delightful crunch. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation, this creamy chicken pasta will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 400 g dried short pasta (mafalde, farfalle, or rigatoni)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1½ cups thickened cream
- 120 g baby spinach
- 150 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet, then add flour to create a roux.
- Whisk in chicken stock and cream; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in spinach and parmesan until melted and integrated.
- Combine cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce until well-coated.
- Toast panko breadcrumbs in melted butter until golden brown, then sprinkle on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 325g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg