Creamy Chicken and Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon Kinders roasted veggies seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
For the Chicken and Pasta
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing chicken
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning, or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded, plus more for garnish
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the chicken marinade: avocado oil, 1 tablespoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon Kinders roasted veggies seasoning, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic. Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the bone-in chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear for another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil, to rest.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
In the same skillet used for the chicken (do not clean it, the fond adds flavor), reduce heat to medium. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Pour in the heavy whipping cream. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Kinders grilled chicken seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Add the broccolini and stir to combine, allowing it to warm through and slightly soften in the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Slice the rested chicken thighs into desired pieces. Serve the creamy pasta with broccolini, topped with the sliced chicken. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 4 min
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Creamy Chicken and Pasta
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon Kinders roasted veggies seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
For the Chicken and Pasta
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing chicken
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning, or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded, plus more for garnish
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the chicken marinade: avocado oil, 1 tablespoon Kinders grilled chicken seasoning, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon Kinders roasted veggies seasoning, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic. Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the bone-in chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear for another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil, to rest.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
In the same skillet used for the chicken (do not clean it, the fond adds flavor), reduce heat to medium. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Pour in the heavy whipping cream. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Kinders grilled chicken seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Add the broccolini and stir to combine, allowing it to warm through and slightly soften in the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Slice the rested chicken thighs into desired pieces. Serve the creamy pasta with broccolini, topped with the sliced chicken. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 4 min