Creamy Pasta with Chicken & Veggies by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🍝

500 g

Pasta

🍗

450 g

Chicken Breast

🧅

1 medium onion

Onion

🍅

230 g

Cherry Tomatoes

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🥦

90 g

Broccoli

🥬

90 g

Cauliflower

🥛

200 ml

Cream

🧀

150 g

Cream Cheese

🧀

50 g

Cheese

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Pepper

🫑

2.3 g

Smoked Paprika Powder

🫒

15 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Finely chop the 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves. Halve the 15 cherry tomatoes, and cut the broccoli and cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces if needed.

    onion
    garlic cloves
    cherry tomatoes
    broccoli florets
    cauliflower florets
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Place the 450 g chicken breast in a mixing bowl. Coat it with 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

    chicken breast
    cooking oil
    smoked paprika powder
    black pepper
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the 500 g pasta according to its package instructions until al dente.

    pasta
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Drain the cooked pasta in a colander. Reserve about 120 ml (1/2 cup) of pasta cooking water before draining.

    pasta
    🫗colander
    🥛measuring jug

  5. Step 5/10

    Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

    cooking oil
    onion
    garlic cloves
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes and marinated chicken to the pan. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring regularly, until the chicken is fully cooked through.

    cherry tomatoes
    chicken breast
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the broccoli florets and cauliflower florets to the pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

    broccoli florets
    cauliflower florets
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Stir in the 150 g cream cheese and 200 ml cooking cream. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.

    cream cheese
    cooking cream
    salt
    black pepper
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring jug

  9. Step 9/10

    Add the drained pasta and 50 g shredded cheese to the sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated and the cheese melts.

    pasta
    shredded cheese
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Loosen the sauce with a little reserved pasta water if it is too thick. Serve the creamy chicken pasta immediately while hot.

    pasta
    🍳large frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Seasonings, Spices

Ingredients

Pasta, Chicken breast, Onion, Cherry tomatoes, Garlic, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cream, Cream cheese, Cheese, Salt, Pepper, Smoked paprika powder, Oil

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

735 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 31g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 285mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 640mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 250mcg, Vitamin C: 42mg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Folate: 100mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, large pot, large frying pan, colander, wooden spoon, measuring jug

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-inspired, Fusion

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Juicy, Crunchy, Al dente

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Creamy, Smoky, Garlicky, Mildly sweet

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours,Keep away from direct heat), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Cream sauce may separate slightly after thawing,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)