Description
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful herbs. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- – 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- – 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- – 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes
- – 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthways
- – 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- – 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs (Italian seasoning)
- – 1/4 cup olive oil
- – 400 g dried short pasta
- – 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- – 1 small brown onion
- – 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- – 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- – 1 tbsp plain flour
- – 1 cup chicken stock
- – 1 1/2 cups thickened cream
- – 120 g baby spinach
- – 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan
- – 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
- – 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and sea salt flakes, and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts with sea salt, Italian herbs, and pepper. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of butter, onion, garlic, Italian herbs, and chilli flakes. Cook until onion is softened.
4. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken stock and cream, stirring until thickened.
5. Add spinach, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until spinach wilts and sauce is creamy.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve with sliced chicken on top and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs and extra parmesan.
Notes
- – To add a bit of heat, you can increase the amount of chilli flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- – For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 175mg