Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken and pasta recipe. Tender marinated chicken served over perfectly cooked fusilli pasta, all smothered in a rich and flavorful creamy sauce. This easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
For Creamy 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)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- 8 oz cooked Fusilli Pasta
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 tablespoons of butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the flour slurry. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Flavor: Mix in smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, and parsley. Stir well and let the sauce bubble gently.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook Fusilli Pasta 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 Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Top with Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Adjust the level of chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish
