Description
A creamy, one-pot pasta dinner that combines juicy chicken, tender noodles, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce all in one comforting dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sear until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and let them blister slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Add chicken back in along with spinach or kale. Stir in Parmesan until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.