Creamy Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Chicken Pasta
Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta uses linguine pasta cooked until tender, then combined with a creamy sauce enriched by chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Chicken breasts are seasoned with a mixture of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper, then coated in flour and pan-fried until golden and cooked through. The sauce is developed by sautéing onions and garlic in the chicken pan drippings, then deglazed with broth and cream. Italian seasoning adds herbal notes, and the final touch of Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce, creating a velvety texture.
The interplay between the tender chicken pieces and smooth sauce brings a hearty texture and savory depth. It is ideal served immediately with freshly chopped parsley to add a fresh note. The pasta can be drizzled lightly with olive oil if made ahead to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine dry
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon table salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ smoked paprika heaping teaspoon
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 4 portions
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup yellow onion about 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley optional, fresh, for garnish
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 769 kcal
% 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.
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