Creamy Chicken Pasta
Delight your tastebuds with the luscious creamy chicken pasta. This is not just any pasta; it's a culinary journey packed with rich flavours and varying textures.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 g Chicken
- 250 g Pasta (linguine Or fettuccine)
- 250 ml Double Cream
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Dried Chili Flakes
- Salt (adjust to taste )
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Push the onions and garlic to the side of the skillet and add the chicken pieces. Cook until they are no longer pink in the centre.
- 5
Mix in the dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it in the creamy sauce until everything is well combined and heated through.
- 9
Once the pasta and chicken are coated in the sauce, remove the skillet from the heat.
- 10
Serve the creamy chicken pasta in individual plates, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.