Description
This Creamy Chicken and Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken marinated in flavorful spices, served over creamy pasta with a rich Parmesan sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 large chicken breast, butterflied
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
For the Pasta Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (flour slurry)
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz cooked Fusilli Pasta
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Season the butterflied chicken breast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, and chili flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside to rest before slicing.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter, let the butter brown for a minute. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the flour slurry to help thicken the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Flavor: Mix in smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, and chopped parsley. Stir well and let the sauce bubble gently.
- Cook the Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook Fusilli Pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Bring it Together: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Top with Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
