Description
This Chicken and Corn Pasta is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy pesto. With its smooth flavors and quick preparation, it’s ideal for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
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
- 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
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to create a golden crust.
- Flip the chicken and cook until fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Sauté shallots and corn in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add the pasta and pesto, and mix until well coated.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt or cream if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Use your favorite type of pasta for this dish.
Fresh corn adds great sweetness, but frozen corn works just as well after being defrosted.
For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes when sautéing the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg