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Creamy Chicken Pasta With Cucumber Bites

A comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce, accompanied by refreshing cucumber bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Pasta
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced Use fresh chicken for best flavor.
  • 2 cups elbow pasta Durum wheat pasta recommended.
Sauce Components
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter option, substitute with Greek yogurt and low-fat milk.
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for better flavor.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt & black pepper
Garnish
  • 1 piece cucumber, sliced For serving.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, boil salted water, then add the elbow pasta. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender yet firm.
Sautéing the Chicken
  1. While the pasta is cooking, toss diced chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Making the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Then pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth, and stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Combining Everything
  1. Gradually add grated parmesan to the sauce, stirring until melted. Fold in the cooked chicken and let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the creamy chicken and pasta on a warm plate, adding cucumber slices on the side. Sprinkle with extra parmesan for presentation.

Notes

Store the dish in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer-term storage, freeze for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.