creamy chicken pasta

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Mar 3, 2026

This creamy chicken pasta combines lightly breaded pan-fried chicken breasts with pasta in a lightly seasoned velvety Parmesan sauce. Enjoy this easy comfort food with a simple salad, vegetable, or soup.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN
  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
  • CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼-1½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh thyme
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make creamy chicken pasta

  • Step 1
    Whisk the flour, salt, and pepper in a wide shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
  • Step 2
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until brown on both sides and cooked through.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain well.
  • Step 4
    Melt the butter in the skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and herbs and continue whisking and stirring for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and cream, alternating between the two.
  • Step 6
    Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh thyme, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 7
    Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta right before serving.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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