Description
A comforting pasta dish with creamy heat and bright flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (farfalle or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, then add heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and substituting chicken for firm tofu for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American with Mexican-inspired heat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg