Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken, a creamy garlic-cheese sauce, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ cups half and half (half light cream, half milk)
- ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup Romano cheese, grated
- ½ lb pasta, any kind
- 1 cup pasta water (optional)
- 1 lemon (optional)
- ½ tsp each: onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley (all dried)
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Coat lightly with ¼ cup flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 3 tbsp flour over butter and garlic; cook 1 minute while stirring.
- Add half and half, chicken broth, and bouillon cube, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan, Romano, and all dried seasonings along with smoked paprika. Adjust sauce with pasta water if needed.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain. Toss pasta in sauce, then top with sliced chicken. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use all heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- Optional: sprinkle extra cheese on top before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American