Creamy Quick and Easy Chicken with Pasta

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This is literally the quickest, easiest, and tastiest meal you can make! It is very good and creamy! My husband was surprised to how quickly I made this dish.

Submitted by LadyG
Published on June 1, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ medium onion, cut into strips

  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon chicken seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 ounces penne pasta

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste

  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon sliced green onions

Directions

  1. Combine butter and olive oil with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat; saute for 3 minutes. Add chicken, Cajun and chicken seasonings, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

  3. Remove 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and add it to the chicken along with the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined and lower the heat; cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Drain penne, toss with the chicken, then add in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle in parsley and green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

893 Calories
61g Fat
49g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 893
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 34g 168%
Cholesterol 233mg 78%
Sodium 906mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 468mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.