Description
Creamy Garlic Herb Pasta with Grilled Chicken & Roasted Potatoes is a comforting dish that beautifully melds rich flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features succulent grilled chicken drizzled in a luscious garlic herb sauce served over al dente pasta, accompanied by crispy roasted potatoes. In just under an hour, you can whip up this delightful meal that is both elegant and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 200 g penne or fettuccine pasta
- 300 g baby potatoes
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 40 g grated parmesan
- Fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Red chili or tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook penne or fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sear marinated chicken in a skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic; add heavy cream and simmer before stirring in parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve the creamy pasta topped with sliced chicken and roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg