Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a cozy skillet dinner made with golden seared chicken, pasta shells, garlic, half and half, chicken broth, Parmesan, Romano, and a savory herb seasoning blend. The sauce turns silky and rich without feeling too heavy, making this an easy 50 mins dinner for pasta night or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta/Sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Romano cheese
- ½ lb pasta shells, fettuccine, linguine, or farfalle
- 1 cup reserved pasta water, optional
- 1 lemon, optional
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Keep the heat low when adding the cheese so the sauce does not turn grainy.
- Replace the wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk, broth, or pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Keep the heat low when adding the cheese so the sauce does not turn grainy.
Replace the wine with chicken broth if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk, broth, or pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 562 kcalL
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