Best 7 2 Step Creamy Chicken And Pasta Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this 2-Step Creamy Chicken and Pasta is the perfect recipe for you. With just two simple steps, you can have a delicious and comforting dish on the table in under 30 minutes. This recipe is also incredibly versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking.

In the first step, you'll cook the chicken and pasta in a creamy sauce made with garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Then, in the second step, you'll add some grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. The result is a rich and flavorful dish that the whole family will love.

If you're looking for a more decadent version of this recipe, you can add some cooked bacon or crumbled sausage to the sauce. You can also add some chopped spinach or kale for a healthy boost. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can try using different types of pasta, such as penne or rotini.

No matter how you choose to make it, this 2-Step Creamy Chicken and Pasta is sure to be a hit. So next time you're short on time but still want a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Rich, flavorful and laced with wine, this creamy chicken pasta is a family favorite. No one ever guesses it's so quick and easy! -Elaine Moser, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes., Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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.

Provided by LadyG

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 232.5 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 33.5 g, Sodium 906.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA



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Farfalle pasta tossed with a creamy garlic sauce and chicken.

Provided by Misti Jackson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 small onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons crushed garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and pour farfalle back into pot.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the same skillet; cook and stir onions in the melted butter until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushrooms and chicken strips into onions; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet; stir flour into melted butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until smooth; add garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil for 1 minute; reduce heat.
  • Stir chicken mixture and garlic sauce into farfalle; cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 247.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

2-STEP CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Frozen vegetable and pasta blends are a great time saver, rounding out this dish into a one dish meal. Choose your favorite cream soup to create the creamy sauce!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut up
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen pasta and vegetable blend
1 (10.75 ounce) can your favorite Campbell's® Cream Soup*
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
  • Add vegetable pasta blend, soup and water. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CAMPBELL'S 2 STEP CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Also delicious with Cream Of Mushroom or Cream Of Celery soup. I found this recipe in a Campbell's leaflet. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up
16 ounces frozen zesty garlic pasta mixed vegetables (1 bag)
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown the chicken.
  • Add the vegetable pasta blend, soup and water.
  • Cover and simmer until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.5

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA



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Try our crowd-pleasing creamy chicken pasta for your next family meal. It's packed with flavour and is easy for anyone to make, including children

Provided by Monaz Dumasia

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g dried penne
2 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
75g baby spinach leaves
250g soft cheese
25g parmesan
4 cooked chicken breasts (about 450g), shredded with a fork
100g frozen peas
small bunch of parsley or basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Reserve 100ml of the water and drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and fry the garlic and spinach for 3 mins until wilted. Add the soft cheese and heat until melted. Stir in most of the parmesan, then add the shredded chicken, peas and some of the pasta water. Bring to the boil and bubble for 2-3 mins until the chicken and peas are completely heated through.
  • Add the pasta and stir until combined. Add more pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed. Remove from heat, sprinkle over the remaining parmesan and parsley or basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS



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Cooking pasta the way you would make risotto may sound new and hip. But it's at least old enough to have been demonstrated to me in Rome in 1976, and I imagine as old as pasta itself. In this method, the liquid is minimized: there's no need for a gallon per pound of pasta. The liquid is added gradually to the pasta, which absorbs it completely and thereby retains its starch. This makes the pasta creamy and rich; it also gains the flavor of the stock. You can use pretty much any pasta shape you like, but timing will vary depending on size. This approach may seem like more work than making pasta in the ordinary way. But as the making of the "sauce" is integrated into the pasta-cooking, it really becomes a one-dish meal - as interesting as risotto, and even a bit quicker. Here is a combination of gemelli with mushrooms and chicken to get you started.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1/2 pound cut pasta like gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or water
3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add shallot, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and begin to brown on edges, about 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little salt and pepper, then wine. Stir and let liquid bubble away.
  • Ladle stock into skillet 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring after each addition and every minute or so. When liquid is just about evaporated, add more. Mixture should be neither soupy nor dry. Keep heat at medium and stir frequently.
  • Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it; you want it to be tender but with a tiny bit of crunch. When pasta is about 3 to 4 minutes away from being done, add chicken and stir to combine. Continue to cook until chicken is done - it will be white on inside when cut - and pasta is how you like it. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 999 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your dish. Look for organic, free-range chicken, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it is just heated through. Overcooking the sauce will make it thick and gloopy.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken and pasta dish is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dish is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked al dente, which gives it a nice bite. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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