Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This easy one-pan pasta is loaded with flavors and creamy goodness, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or pasta of choice
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups frozen or canned corn (drained)
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil, add chicken, season, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onions until soft, then add garlic and corn.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in cream, broth, Parmesan, thyme, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add cream cheese.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
