Italian Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:
  • 5 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets
  • 12 oz. Spaghetti Noodles
  • ½ Cup Flour
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. Oil
• For the Sauce:
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1 Onion, Chopped
  • 4 tsp. Minced Garlic
  • 2 Small Tomatoes, Diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Flour
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Pasta Prep: Cook the spaghetti al dente, drain, and set it aside. Let’s twirl our way to perfect pasta!
2. Chicken Coating: In a Ziploc bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Give it a good shake to mix.
3. Chicken Time: Add the chicken to the bag and shake to coat evenly. It’s like a mini chicken dance party in there!
4. Chicken Cooking: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until browned and cooked through. Once done, set it aside. Ah, the sizzle of success!
5. Sauce Symphony: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt the butter, and add onions. Sauté until softened. Now, let’s layer in the flavors.
6. Tomato Tango: Add tomatoes and garlic, sautéing briefly.
7. Flourish with Flour: Sprinkle in the flour, stirring to avoid lumps. We’re thickening the plot!
8. Spice and Everything Nice: Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning, stirring to infuse the aroma.
9. Creamy Dreamy: Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens into a velvety embrace.
10. Final Fling: Stir in the cooked spaghetti, then reintroduce the chicken. Mix gently to coat everything in that luxurious sauce.
11. Serve: Plate this masterpiece and get ready for a round of applause from your taste buds!