Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast, butterflied
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter (for cooking the chicken)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp flour mixed with 2 Tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz (about 225 g) cooked fusilli pasta or any preferred pasta
Instructions
- Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, and rub onto the butterflied chicken breast. Drizzle with olive oil and marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice.
- In the same pan, melt 2 Tbsp butter, add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in the flour slurry. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Slice chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes for more or less spice.
- Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
