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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips are tossed in a rich, flavorful cream sauce, paired with your favorite pasta for a satisfying meal. Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes for added depth of flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt/pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

Pasta/Sauce:

  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 ¼ cups half and half
  • 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)

Seasonings:

  • ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley (all dried seasonings)
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Combine half and half, chicken broth, and seasonings. Slice and season chicken. Sear chicken and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: Deglaze skillet with wine. Add butter, garlic, flour, broth mixture, and bouillon. Boil pasta.
  3. Finish the Dish: Stir in cheeses, add pasta and chicken. Toss to combine. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Serve with lemon and parsley.

Notes

  • Choose Sauvignon Blanc for wine; use Colavita Shells pasta; grate Parmesan and Romano cheese from a wedge for best flavor.
  • Use Better Than Bouillon for depth of flavor. Optional additions: Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, roasted veggies, or panko breadcrumbs as toppings.
  • Recipe from cookbook ‘Let’s Eat!’ (Page 205).

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