Description
Creamy chicken and corn pasta is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a delicious blend of rich flavors in under 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken, sweet corn, and a velvety cream sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe promises to impress without the fuss. Customize it with your choice of veggies for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken breasts; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Corn: Stir in minced garlic and sweet corn; sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese along with Italian seasoning. Cook until slightly thickened (around 3-5 minutes).
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Drain the pasta and mix it into the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your creamy chicken and corn pasta while hot, adding extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg