Description
Creamy chicken and corn pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet corn, and silky noodles in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is simple to prepare yet impressively delicious. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and corn: Stir in minced garlic and sweet corn; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Lower heat and add heavy cream while stirring gently. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Combine everything: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy mixture; stir well to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg