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Creamy Chicken Pasta
This creamy chicken pasta dinner takes less than half an hour from start to finish. Serve it with a salad and bread, and you've got a satisfying meal for the whole family! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 769 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry linguine
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon table salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ heaping teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 4 portions
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion about 1 medium-sized onion
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Begin cooking pasta in heavily salted water according to package directions. Once pasta is finished cooking, drain and set aside (if pasta is finished far in advance of the sauce, drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking).
- Meanwhile, set aside flour in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk together ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle chicken breast with spice mix and rub over the surface of the chicken, then dredge each breast in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, transfer chicken to the pan, spacing so the meat is not touching. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip and cook on the other side until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add onion to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan as you do. Add heavy cream, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning and stir well.
- Stir well, bring to a simmer and add parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until melted. Taste-test and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Add pasta to the pot and return chicken as well (you can slice the chicken before returning to the pot or leave it whole). Stir well, allow to simmer until chicken and pasta are warmed through and sauce is thickened enough to coat noodles then serve. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
769kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
1029mg
(43%)
Potassium
767mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1181IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 769
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 769kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1029mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1181IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.