Best Garlic Chicken With Pasta Shells Recipes

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CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA {WITH TOMATO & SPINACH}



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Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces dry pasta ((any kind))
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
2 cups spinach (chopped, optional)
2 cups heavy cream ((or 16 oz))
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
  • Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 639 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH PASTA SHELLS



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Make and share this Garlic Chicken With Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley
12 ounces pasta shells, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • Add garlic to oil.
  • Add the chicken pieces, and stir over medium heat to coat the chicken with the oil and garlic.
  • Stir in the water, tomato paste, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
  • Simmer, covered over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the parsley and hot shells.
  • Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 481.1, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 38.6

CREAMY SHELLS AND CHICKEN



Creamy Shells and Chicken image

"This is a great weeknight chicken dish. While it simmers I can throw together a salad or steam some broccoli, and I have a tasty dinner ready in a flash," writes Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Using the pasta mix really makes this saucy meal easy to fix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 package (4.9 ounces) creamy garlic shells
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion and peppers in remaining oil and butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the water, milk and shells. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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