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The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

This creamy chicken pasta recipe is a dependable weeknight dinner that's comforting, delicious, and quick to prepare. Perfect for any pasta lover.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Fry pan
  • Pot
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rolling pin

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Chicken

  • 1 x chicken breast see notes

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 50 grams parmesan very finely grated
  • lemon zest and extra rosemary to finish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook your pasta in well salted boiling water, undercooking by 1 minute. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Flatten the chicken breast to an even thickness (about 1-1.5cm).
  • Season the breast well with salt and pepper on each side then dust with the flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a fry pan over a medium high heat and fry the chicken for 2 mins each side.
  • Lightly wrap in foil and set aside.
  • Heat the butter over a medium heat and gently fry the garlic for a minute, it shouldn't brown at all.
  • Add the rosemary and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the parmesan in 2 or 3 separate lots, mixing and letting it melt in between each addition.
  • Add the pepper and lemon juice and mix in quickly.
  • Add ¼ cup of pasta water and let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Add the cooked pasta, toss and let it gently bubble away for a minute or two.
  • Slice the chicken then serve the pasta with the chicken pieces on top or tossed through.
  • Top with extra rosemary leaves, freshly grated lemon zest, and more parmesan if desired.

Notes

Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of breast for more flavor. You can also cook the chicken any way you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, comfort food, creamy chicken pasta, Easy Recipe, Pasta, quick dinner
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