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Creamy Chicken Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pasta: A Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

This Creamy Chicken Pasta delivers comforting flavors and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Dried with a paper towel for coating
  • 1/2 cup Flour For dredging
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Fresh or canned diced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Key ingredient
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Substitute with chicken broth if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by horizontally slicing the thin boneless skinless chicken breasts to ensure they cook quickly and evenly. Pat them dry with a paper towel, then dredge each piece in a seasoned flour mixture of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, carefully place the dredged chicken in the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they achieve a beautiful golden brown color and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter, allowing it to melt. Toss in chopped yellow onion and sauté until translucent, around 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle a little flour into the mixture and pour in white wine. Let it simmer for a minute before adding heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. While the sauce simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
  5. Once the sauce is creamy, add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it with the sauce on low heat for about 2-4 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Return the chicken to the skillet and heat through for another minute.
  6. Serve the creamy chicken pasta on plates, placing the tender chicken atop or beside the spaghetti. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your pasta with seasonal veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.

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