Creamy Chicken Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pasta

from thecozycook.com
50 min

This Creamy Chicken Pasta has the most flavorful cream sauce tossed with juicy chicken and any kind of pasta! Add-on options include spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more!

Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt/pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine (see notes)
  • 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, see notes)
  • ½ lb. pasta (any kind)
  • 1 cup pasta water (optional)
  • 1 lemon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, parsley (all dried seasonings)
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the half and half, chicken broth, and seasonings in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning. Place a measuring cup in the colander that you’ll use to drain the pasta so that you remember to reserve some pasta water when that step arrives.

  2. 2

    Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-4 thinner slices. Place plastic wrap over the chicken and pound each side to about 1-inch thick, it will plump up more when cooked. Pat each side dry. Season with salt/pepper and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle each side of the chicken with flour and rub it over the surface. (This gives it a little texture and prevents it from sticking to the skillet.)

  3. 3

    Start boiling water for the pasta.

  4. 4

    Salt the boiling water and add the pasta. Cook until no more than al dente. Set a timer to avoid overcooking. Stir occasionally as it cooks. Drain once cooked and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

  5. 5

    Gradually sprinkle the cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously.