Talk about a classic! This creamy, cheesy chicken pasta dish is incredibly tasty and very easy to throw together. Pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken is a total winner at our house. It's so easy to make, and it's a pretty healthy dinner, too.
Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water until almost al dante. Set aside (Penne usually takes about 11 minutes).
10 oz Pasta
Chicken
In a small bowl, combine the oregano, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Paprika, ¼ tsp Garlic powder
On another plate, combine the flour with some salt and pepper. Set aside.
½ tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, ½ cup Flour
Cut each chicken breast into two horizontally. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika mixture. Coat with flour on all sides and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet, cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Pro tip - Chicken breast cooks in about 6 to 8 minutes. We take it out of the pan to prevent overcooking. If using chicken thighs cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and butter. Saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Then, add the oregano, mustard, and tomato paste. Followed by the crushed bullion and water ( In the video, I dissolved the bullion in water, but it is not necessary to do so).Pro tip - Keep the heat to medium-low so the liquid does not evaporate instantly.
1 clove Garlic, ½ cup Red onions, 1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Mustard paste, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 tsp Boullion cube, ½ cup Water
Next, add the heavy cream, half the cheeses, and season with salt and pepper. Pro tip - Bullion cubes usually have salt in them so keep that in mind when seasoning.
½ cup Heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
Add the boiled pasta to the pan and coat the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Return the chicken to the pan over the pasta and top with the remaining grated parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella.
2 tbsp Parsley
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until all the cheese is melted and delicious. Sprinkle with more parsley when done. Pro tip - We want the cheese to just melt, so don't overcook the pasta or it will become too soft.
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