Creamy Pasta Tartufata with Chicken
This Chicken Pasta in Creamy Sauce is a comforting, flavorful dish that comes together quickly—perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce make every bite satisfying and hearty. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
- 300 g fusilli pasta whole grain
- 1 chicken breast large, about 500 g, fresh or frozen
- 400 ml heavy cream cooking cream
- 1 jar 80 g tartufata in oil (truffle mushroom spread)
- 1 cup chicken broth 240 ml, or water (for the Instant Pot)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Truffle oil or grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking the chicken.If using frozen chicken, place it in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.If using fresh chicken, cook on high pressure for 8 minutes with the same 10-minute natural release.When the chicken is done, do not discard the broth—you’ll need a few tablespoons of that flavorful liquid for the sauce later.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 300 g of whole grain fusilli and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. In a large saucepan or pot (big enough to hold the pasta and chicken later), pour in 400 ml of cream. Add the entire jar of tartufata, including the oil. Heat gently over medium-low until it begins to bubble. Stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved chicken broth to slightly thin out the sauce and enhance the flavor.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the sauce and stir to coat. Remove the cooked chicken from the Instant Pot, shred or dice it, and mix it into the pasta and sauce. Stir everything together until well combined and creamy.
- Serve warm. Optionally, top with a drizzle of truffle oil or some grated parmesan. Since the sauce is rich and doesn’t include vegetables, this dish pairs well with a light green salad or something refreshing on the side to balance the flavors.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1499IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
