Description
Chicken Kiev Pasta brings together the buttery, garlicky flavors of the classic Chicken Kiev with the creamy satisfaction of pasta—all in one comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
2 cups cooked pasta (such as cavatappi or rotini)
1 cup chicken broth
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice, allowing the sauce to bubble slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to coat it in the butter-garlic mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and toss everything to combine evenly.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and everything is coated in the sauce.
- For a baked version, transfer the pasta to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and a little extra Parmesan, and bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice, allowing the sauce to bubble slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to coat it in the butter-garlic mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and toss everything to combine evenly.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and everything is coated in the sauce.
- For a baked version, transfer the pasta to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and a little extra Parmesan, and bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
Keywords: Chicken Kiev Pasta