Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish with chicken and a blend of seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, tenderloins, cubed
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions, which takes 9 minutes. While the pasta is cooking move forward with the recipe.
- In a large saute pan add 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to get hot, which will take 1-2 minutes. Do not let the butter get brown.
- Add the chicken, salt, and pepper to the saute pan over medium heat. Mix until the chicken is fully coated in the salt and pepper.
- Cook one side of the chicken for 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- To the saute pan add 3 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add the flour. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth. Stir for 1 minute or until thick.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and nutmeg. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
- Taste to see if more salt and pepper is needed.
- Add the pasta and chicken to the sauté pan and mix until everything is coated.
- Sprinkle parsley and red pepper flakes on top. (optional)
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, consider using freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg