Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for the best creamy chicken and pasta. Tender marinated chicken served over a bed of decadent pasta coated in a rich, flavorful cream sauce.
Ingredients
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For Marinated Chicken:
- 1 large chicken breast (butterflied)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
For Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 8 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp water (flour slurry)
- Handful fresh parsley (chopped)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz cooked Fusilli Pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Season the butterflied chicken breast 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 tbsp 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 red pepper 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 Brami Fusilli 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
- You can customize the pasta shape to your preference.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy chicken pasta, Chicken pasta recipe, Cream sauce pasta
