Creamy Paprika Chicken Pasta - Sofia Foodie Recipes

Ingredients

• Chicken:
1 chicken breast (250 g / 8 oz), sliced into 2 thin cutlets
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
• Pasta & Sauce:
200 g (7 oz) pasta (any type)
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
30 g (2 Tbsp) butter
1 medium onion (100 g / 3.5 oz), finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 ml (¾ cup + 2 Tbsp) heavy cream
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Reserved pasta water (50-100 ml / ¼-½ cup)

Cooking Instructions

Season Chicken: Rub chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp olive oil.

Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente (8-10 min). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Cook Chicken: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3-4 min per side until done (75°C / 165°F). Set aside.

Make Sauce: In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Sauté onion 5-8 min until soft, add garlic for 30 sec. Pour in cream, add pasta, and thin with pasta water if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 min.

Serve: Slice chicken, place on pasta, and garnish with parsley.

Chef's Note

Use pasta water for a silky sauce. Add Parmesan for extra flavor!

Enjoy!