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Easy weeknight dinner

Quick Chicken Pasta

A weeknight pasta that feels like comfort food without the fuss. Soft onion, garlic and a milk-cream sauce coat the chicken and pasta in minutes.

30 minutes Serves 4
Quick Chicken Pasta

How to make it

  1. Cook the pasta

    Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.

  2. Soften the onion

    Heat oil and butter in a wide pan. Cook the onion until soft, then add garlic for 20-30 seconds.

  3. Cook the chicken

    Add chicken, salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook until the chicken is opaque and lightly golden.

  4. Make it creamy

    Pour in milk and cream. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes, then stir in cheese and oregano until glossy.

  5. Toss with pasta

    Add the drained pasta and a splash of pasta water if needed. Toss well, taste for salt and serve hot.