Description
Savor delightful Italian chicken pasta that blends creamy textures with robust Mediterranean flavors. Parmesan, herbs, and tender chicken create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup white cooking wine
- ½ cup (60 g) flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps oil
- 4 tsps minced garlic
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 small tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Thoroughly drain and set aside for later integration.
- Chicken Seasoning: Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs in a container. Completely dredge chicken cutlets in the spice mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Chicken Cooking: Warm cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned chicken cutlets until golden and completely cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauce Foundation: Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and tomatoes, stirring to release aromatic essences. Dust with flour to create a smooth base.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze with white wine, allowing liquid to simmer and thicken. Incorporate Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes to build complex flavor profile. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce reaches a velvety consistency.
- Final Assembly: Gently fold cooked spaghetti into the creamy tomato sauce, ensuring complete coating. Strategically place cooked chicken cutlets atop the pasta mixture.
- Serving: Plate immediately, offering an optional Parmesan cheese garnish for added richness and depth of flavor.
Notes
- Chicken Coating Technique: Ensure complete, even coverage of spice mixture for maximum flavor absorption and consistent seasoning throughout each cutlet.
- Skillet Temperature Control: Medium-high heat creates perfect golden-brown exterior while maintaining chicken’s juicy interior, preventing dryness and achieving optimal texture.
- Sauce Consistency Secrets: Gradually whisk cream and cheese to prevent curdling, creating smooth, luxurious sauce that clings perfectly to pasta strands.
- Flavor Layering Strategy: Build depth by sautéing onions first, then adding garlic and tomatoes, which releases complex aromatics and enhances overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg