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Creamy Grilled Chicken Pasta tossed with sliced grilled chicken breasts, juicy cherry tomato halves, and fresh chopped basil, served in a large stainless steel skillet with a wooden spoon.

Best Grilled Chicken Pasta Recipe | Easy Healthy Pasta Dinner

By Nancy
Make this Grilled Chicken Pasta Recipe with juicy grilled chicken, tender pasta, and a flavorful sauce for an easy and satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz pasta of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Fresh basil torn, for garnish

Instructions
 

Step 1: Season the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry and rub it generously with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for ten minutes
    Seasoned raw chicken breasts marinating in spices on a tray, a preparation step for making a homemade creamy grilled chicken pasta recipe.

Step 2: Fire Up the Grill

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with a little oil to prevent the food from sticking.
    Three seasoned chicken breasts searing on a round charcoal grill grate with visible grill marks, preparing protein for a grilled chicken pasta recipe.

Step 3: Grill the Chicken

  • Cook each breast for 6–7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Then let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
    Three seasoned chicken breasts searing on a round charcoal grill grate with visible grill marks, preparing protein for a grilled chicken pasta recipe.

Step 4: Boil the Pasta

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the package. Reserve one cup of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce later.
    Penne pasta boiling in a large stainless steel pot of bubbling water, being stirred with a wooden spoon to prepare for chicken pasta.

Step 5: Build the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    Pour in the cream, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and let the mixture simmer gently until it thickens.
    Bubbling cream sauce simmering in a stainless steel skillet, preparing the rich and savory base for a grilled chicken pasta recipe.

Step 6: Combine and Serve

  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce, along with a little of the pasta cooking water.
    Add the cherry tomatoes, top with the grilled chicken slices, and sprinkle fresh basil on top.
    Penne pasta simmering in a rich, creamy white sauce inside a stainless steel skillet, being stirred with a large wooden spoon.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
Keyword Grilled Chicken Pasta