Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. Tender chicken strips in a flavorful sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a hint of lemon for a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt/pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/3 cup Romano cheese (grated)
- 1 lemon (optional)
For the Pasta:
- ½ lb. pasta (any kind)
- 1 cup pasta water (optional)
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley (all dried seasonings)
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep Work: Combine the half and half, chicken broth, and seasonings in a large measuring cup. Slice and season the chicken. Measure out remaining ingredients.
- Season/Sear the Chicken: Pound chicken to 1-inch thickness, season, and coat with flour. Sear in olive oil until golden. Rest and slice.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze skillet with wine, add butter and garlic. Stir in flour, then gradually add broth mixture. Simmer with bouillon.
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Finish the Dish: Stir cheese into sauce, add pasta and chicken. Toss to combine. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Serve with lemon and parsley.
Notes
- For the wine, a dry white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio works well.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer for this dish.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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