Best Creamy Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and fusilli tossed in a rich cream sauce with red peppers, garlic, and parmesan for pure comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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1 large chicken breast, butterflied
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes
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½ tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
→ Pasta Sauce
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (flour slurry)
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Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
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8 oz cooked Fusilli Pasta
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps to Follow:
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Season the butterflied chicken breast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, and chili flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside to rest before slicing.
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In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and let the butter brown for a minute. Add diced red pepper and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
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Pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the flour slurry to help thicken the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Mix in smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, and chopped parsley. Stir well and let the sauce bubble gently.
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While the sauce simmers, cook Fusilli Pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
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Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness.
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.