Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, such as fettuccine or penne
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then generously season them all over with the spice mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a cutting board to rest.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the chicken is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute to create a roux, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined and creamy. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into desired pieces (strips or cubes). Add the sliced chicken to the creamy sauce in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Pour in the reserved 1 cup of pasta water and stir everything together thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Garnish the dish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Chicken Pasta
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, such as fettuccine or penne
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then generously season them all over with the spice mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a cutting board to rest.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the chicken is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute to create a roux, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined and creamy. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into desired pieces (strips or cubes). Add the sliced chicken to the creamy sauce in the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Pour in the reserved 1 cup of pasta water and stir everything together thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Garnish the dish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min