Description
Enjoy a delightful Chicken and Corn Pasta that combines tender chicken, fresh corn, and creamy flavors. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a hearty meal, sure to please everyone.
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 boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Coat the chicken chunks with italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook until done, then remove from the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and add shallots and corn to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add the pasta and pesto, and mix until well combined and coated in pesto.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and basil leaves if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less cream or substitute with a plant-based cream.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals during the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg