Description
This Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers is a rich, comforting, and quick 25-minute dinner made with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 teaspoon chives or green onions (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, cook chicken and bell peppers over medium heat until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and peppers and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add half and half. Simmer 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, chives, oregano, basil, and salt.
- Return chicken and pasta to the pan and mix well.
- Serve warm topped with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Substitute half and half with 2/3 cup heavy cream + 1 1/3 cup milk.
- Add peppers later if you prefer them crispier.
- Prep ingredients ahead for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American