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.
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!