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Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta

This creamy chicken pasta absolutely delivers on both the comforting decadence and rustic Italian flavors I crave.
4.20 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness if very thick. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Dredge in flour until fully coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add scallions, tomatoes and 1 Tbsp flour. Whisk until combined and flour is cooked off.
  • Whisk in heavy cream, wine, 1/2 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water per package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss until fully coated, splashing in pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes to warm through.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.