Description
This Chicken and Corn Pasta combines succulent chicken, sweet corn, and creamy sauces for a dish that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. Perfect for a quick dinner idea or a comforting meal, this recipe is a family favorite that promises to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces uncooked pasta casarecce, cavatappi, rotini, or penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (defrosted)
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with dried spices, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes to form a golden brown crust, then flip and cook until done. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and add shallots and corn to the skillet; sauté until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add pasta and pesto, and stir until coated.
- Pour in heavy cream and add parmesan cheese; stir until melted and warmed through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with extra parmesan and basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the pasta shape with your favorite.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for an hour before cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg