Description
This Chicken and Corn Pasta combines tender chicken chunks with fresh corn and a creamy sauce, creating an irresistible dish that’s quick and satisfying for any weeknight dinner.
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
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken in a single layer and let cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking until fully cooked, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add diced shallots and corn. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta and pesto, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and basil leaves, then serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to use any shape of pasta you prefer.
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg