Description
Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta is a delightful, comforting dish that perfectly marries tender chicken, sweet corn, and a rich cream sauce with al dente pasta. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners, delivering satisfying flavors in every bite. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, this pasta will impress your loved ones and quickly become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat, let rest, then slice.
- 3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté garlic for one minute. Stir in heavy cream.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Add corn and Parmesan to the sauce; stir until melted and combined.
- 5. Mix in pasta: Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to combine everything in the creamy sauce.
- 6. Serve: Plate the dish and sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg