Creamy Chicken Pasta

A 30-minute skillet dinner with bite-sized pieces of perfectly seasoned chicken and noodles tossed in an easy creamy pan sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• Spice Blend (see below)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 heaping cups egg noodles (uncooked)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut chicken breasts into 4 cutlets (see FAQ above for tips) then season both sides with half of spice blend; reserving the other half to add to the sauce later. 2 chicken breasts, Half of Spice Blend
2. 2Bring chicken broth to a boil in a wide pot. Add noodles, cover, then cook per manufacturer’s instructions for al dente preparation, stirring occasionally. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup hot pasta broth. 4 c each broth and noodles
3. 3While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken cutlets on one side until nicely browned. Reduce heat to medium, flip cutlets then continue cooking until both sides are browned. Remove chicken to a cutting board. 3 Tbsp oil
4. 4Add 1/2 cup hot pasta broth to skillet to deglaze the pan. Cook and stir over high heat until liquid is reduced by half.
5. 5Stir in whipping cream and reserved half of spice blend. Once boiling, reduce heat to maintain a constant bubbling simmer, then continue cooking 8-10 minutes or until sauce is thickened (until it coats the back of a spoon but not thick like gravy). 1 pint cream, Half of Spice Blend
6. 6Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop parsley if using.
7. 7When sauce is ready, set aside 1/2 cup sauce, then stir cooked noodles into pan with remaining sauce. Top sauced noodles with chicken then spoon reserved 1/2 cup sauce over chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley then serve immediately. 1/4 c chopped parsley