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Golden Chicken Pasta Skillet

Golden Chicken Pasta Skillet
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Nutrition Facts

Per 350g serving

% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet

Calories 550 kcal
28% DV
Total Fat 12.0g
18% DV
Total Carbohydrate 60.0g
20% DV
Protein 42.0g
84% DV

About

A simple, hearty pasta dish tossed with tender chicken breast for a balanced, protein-rich meal. Lightly seasoned and served warm, it works well as a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Golden Chicken Pasta Skillet

Headnote


This is a disciplined skillet pasta: lean chicken, properly seasoned, and pasta brought together in a single, coherent finish. Its value lies in balance, with enough body from the pasta to carry the chicken, and enough restraint to remain clean rather than heavy. The dish should read as direct, polished, and complete.

Recipe essentials


  • Dish category: Skillet pasta

  • Cuisine or origin: Contemporary

  • Course type: Main course

  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Serving size: 350 g

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 20 minutes

  • Total time: 30 minutes

  • Difficulty: Easy


  • Equipment


  • 24 cm skillet with lid

  • Medium saucepan

  • Colander

  • Tongs

  • Cutting board

  • Chef’s knife


  • Ingredients



    Main component


  • 180 g chicken breast, trimmed

  • 170 g pasta


  • Method


  • 1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a full boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package timing indicates, until the exterior is tender but the center remains slightly firm. Drain well and reserve.


  • 2. While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken breast into even bite-size pieces. Keep the cuts consistent so the chicken cooks at the same rate.


  • 3. Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning as needed, until lightly browned on the outside and fully opaque throughout. The juices should run clear and the flesh should feel firm, not rubbery.


  • 4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until the pasta and chicken are evenly combined and the pasta is glossy and hot throughout.


  • 5. Remove from the heat and let the skillet stand for 1 minute before serving. This settles the texture and allows the dish to finish in a composed state.


  • Plating and serving


    Serve directly from the skillet or transfer to a warmed shallow bowl. The pasta should form the base, with the chicken distributed evenly through the dish rather than concentrated on top. The final presentation should be compact, clean, and immediately ready to eat.

    Professional notes


  • Cut the chicken uniformly; irregular pieces will overcook at the edges before the center is ready.

  • Drain the pasta thoroughly so the finished dish remains defined, not wet.

  • The final toss should be brief and controlled, preserving the integrity of the pasta while unifying the skillet.
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