Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken and pasta recipe. Tender marinated chicken served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta, all smothered in a rich and flavorful cream sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 large chicken breast, butterflied
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
For the Pasta Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (flour slurry)
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz cooked Fusilli Pasta
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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 tablespoon 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 butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened. Pour in heavy cream and stir in the flour slurry. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Flavor: Mix in smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, and parsley. Let the sauce bubble gently.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook Fusilli Pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Bring it Together: Add the pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt.
- Top with Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
