Chicken and Pasta with Cream
Tender diced chicken tossed with pasta in a light cream sauce with garlic and herbs, a comforting stovetop meal that's elegant but budget-friendly.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and black pepper
- parmesan cheese
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook chicken until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- 4
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to skillet. Cook 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in heavy cream and stir in thyme. Simmer 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.
- 6
Toss in cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Top with parmesan and serve.
