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The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals

The Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals

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Creamy pasta with tender chicken and a hint of lemon, ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams or 300 grams dried pasta or fresh pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 x chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 50 grams parmesan
  • Optional for serving Lemon zest and extra rosemary

Method
 

  1. Cook your pasta in well salted boiling water, undercooking by 1 minute. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Flatten the chicken breast to an even thickness (about 1-1.5cm), I do this by laying some plastic wrap over the top and hitting with a rolling pin.
  3. Season the breast well with salt and pepper on each side then dust with the flour.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium high heat and cook the chicken for 2 mins each side (or until cooked through if yours is thicker).
  5. Lightly wrap in foil and set aside.
  6. Heat the butter over a medium heat and gently cook the garlic for a minute, it shouldn't brown at all.
  7. Add the rosemary and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  8. Pour in the cream and bring to a very gentle simmer (lower the heat if you need, it shouldn't be boiling).
  9. Add the parmesan in 2 or 3 separate lots, mixing and letting it melt in between each addition.
  10. Add the pepper and lemon juice and mix in quickly.
  11. Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and let it gently simmer for a 2 - 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  12. Add the cooked pasta, toss and let it gently bubble away for a minute or two.
  13. Slice the chicken then serve the pasta with the chicken pieces on top or tossed through.
  14. I like to top with some extra rosemary leaves, freshly grated lemon zest and some more parmesan if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a brighter flavor, consider adding lemon zest and extra rosemary when serving.

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