Ingredients
– 10 oz (300g) chicken breast
– 2 tbsp sweet paprika
– 1 tbsp dried oregano
– 1 tbsp garlic powder
– Β½ tbsp onion powder
– 1 shallot, finely diced
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
– 4 tbsp butter
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 200 ml heavy cream
– ΒΌ cup sundried tomatoes
– ΒΌ cup grated parmesan
– 10 oz (300g) rotini pasta
– Fresh parsley, finely chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and pound them to an even thickness of about 2 cm. Then, season the chicken with sweet paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2-In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, draining it 2 minutes before al dente and reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
3-Cook the seasoned chicken in batches over medium-high heat until browned, then set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4-In the same pan, lower the heat to medium, add the butter, and cook the garlic and shallot until fragrant.
5-Increase the heat to high, add the tomato paste, and cook until it darkens and becomes sticky, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
6-Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the heavy cream and sundried tomatoes, then add the pasta along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.
7-Mix in the parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes silky; add more pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency. Finally, turn off the heat, stir in the fresh parsley and sliced chicken, and top with extra parmesan.
Last Step:
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β³ Cook pasta just before al dente to avoid sogginess.
πΏ Add fresh parsley or basil for enhanced freshness and flavor.
π§ Parmesan cheese is essential for a rich, cheesy sauce finish.
π₯ Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice caramelized crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: SautΓ©ing and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
