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The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Enjoy The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe with rich cream and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 plates
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • Fry pan
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams dried pasta or 300 grams fresh pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 x chicken breast see notes
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic 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 to finish
  • extra rosemary to finish

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) using plastic wrap and a rolling pin.
  • 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 medium high heat and fry the chicken for 2 mins each side (or until cooked through if yours is thicker).
  • Lightly wrap the chicken in foil and set aside.
  • Heat the butter over 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 very 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

I used fettuccine but you can use any pasta shape. The sauce may seem too saucy, but it will settle perfectly once simmered together. Chicken thighs can be used for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 36gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, Easy Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner
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