Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta 🍗🧀

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 5 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
• 12 oz spaghetti noodles
• ½ cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp oil

For the Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken: In a Ziploc bag, combine ½ cup flour, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp Italian seasoning. Shake to combine. Add the chicken cutlets to the Ziploc bag and shake to coat well. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until browned on each side and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Stir in the diced tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp flour and stir to combine. Add the red pepper flakes and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy whipping cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to sauté until the sauce thickens.
4. Combine and Serve: Stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything to combine and heat through.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 4