Chicken and Corn Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this comforting Chicken and Corn Pasta, where tender chicken mingles with sweet corn and creamy sauce for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish promises rich flavors and delightful textures that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Boil salted water in a pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add sweet corn and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return it to the skillet with drained pasta, tossing everything together until coated in the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg