Creamy Sour Cream Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
• 2 cup cooked chicken (pre-cooked, rotisserie, or freshly cooked; shredded or diced)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup chicken broth (or pasta water to thin the sauce)
• 1 tbsp dried shallots
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp roasted garlic powder
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it if using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken.

3. 3

   In a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sour cream, chicken broth, dried shallots, smoked paprika, and roasted garlic powder.

4. 4

   Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth and heated through, being careful not to let the sour cream boil vigorously to prevent curdling.

5. 5

   Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat, allowing it to warm through for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water if a thinner sauce consistency is desired.

7. 7

   Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy chicken sauce until every piece is well-coated.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this a very fast weeknight meal. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or extra chicken broth until it reaches your preferred consistency.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• chicken
• quick-dinner
• 30-minute-meal
• creamy