Description
Indulgent creamy chicken pasta blends Italian comfort with rich, savory flavors. Home cooks can quickly craft this satisfying meal that delivers comforting warmth and delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, thin slices or 2 thick breasts, halved horizontally)
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) white wine (superior quality)
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) heavy cream
- 115 g (4 oz) Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)
- 340 g (12 oz) spaghetti
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 50 g (1.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (or ½ standard-sized, finely diced)
- 2 scallions (finely chopped)
- 2 small tomatoes (meticulously diced)
- 2 tbsps refined olive oil
- 2 tsps Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to preference)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp finely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by slicing them evenly and patting dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Create a seasoning mixture by combining flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a deep bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast in the seasoning blend, ensuring complete coverage on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add scallions and tomatoes, then sprinkle flour and stir to create a smooth base for the sauce.
- Pour in heavy cream and wine, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky consistency.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions, maintaining al dente texture.
- Drain pasta, keeping some starchy water, and add directly to the sauce in the skillet.
- Gently toss pasta to coat evenly with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces over the pasta, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts dry thoroughly to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior without excess moisture.
- Adjust chicken thickness evenly for consistent cooking and prevent drying out during preparation.
- Consider using a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth instead of wine to create a family-friendly version of the sauce.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or almond flour for a low-carb alternative during coating process.
- Allow pasta to rest in sauce briefly to absorb maximum flavor and enhance overall dish texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier cream sauce option.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 648 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 539 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg