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The Best Creamy Chicken and Pasta

The Best Creamy Chicken and Pasta

The Best Creamy Chicken and Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 chicken cutlets
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter for cooking

For the Pasta Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoon water flour slurry
  • Handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 oz Fusilli Pasta cooked
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

Method

  • Marinate the Chicken: Season the chicken cutlets 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 tablespoon 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.

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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