"Creamy Corn & Chicken Pasta is a harmonious blend of nature’s bounty. At its core lies the delicate dance between sweet corn and savory chicken, woven together in a simple but luxurious sauce and perfectly al dente pasta."
Creamy Corn and Chicken Pasta
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 16 ounces al dente pasta
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup farmer's cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender, combine 2 cups of the corn kernels with the chicken broth. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned.
Step 4
Pour in the corn purée and the remaining 1 cup of whole corn kernels to the skillet. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer gently.
Step 5
Stir in the parmesan and farmer’s cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a bit of the reserved pasta water.
Step 6
Mix in the chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes for flavors to meld.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat with the creamy corn and chicken sauce.
Step 8
Plate the pasta, garnishing with additional herbs or parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!