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Italian Chicken Pasta

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This Italian Chicken Pasta recipe looks absolutely mouthwatering! 😍 The crispy, flavorful chicken combined with the creamy white wine Parmesan sauce and spaghetti makes for an irresistible dish. Here’s a quick recap of the recipe for easy reference:

Italian Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 thick ones halved)
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz spaghetti

For the White Wine Parmesan Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (or ½ onion), chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

  • Cut chicken breasts horizontally to make them thin or use thin-cut chicken breasts.
  • Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are covered.

2. Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Set the chicken aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 2 minutes).
  • Add scallions and tomatoes, then stir in flour to thicken.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, white wine, Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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4. Cook the Pasta:

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, but do not rinse.

5. Final Assembly:

  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir for 2-4 minutes over low heat.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the pasta. Let it warm up for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken either on top of the pasta or next to it. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This creamy, savory dish will be a hit at the dinner table! 🧀🍝 Enjoy!

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