🍝 Creamy Chicken Pasta 🧀

Savor the Comfort: Quick, Creamy, and Undeniably Delicious!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb pasta of your choice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 cup half and half
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 lemon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon each: onion powder, garlic salt, oregano, basil, mustard powder, dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Prepare the Sauce:
   In a bowl, mix the half and half, chicken broth, and all dried seasonings. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:
   Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then lightly coat with flour. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice into strips.

3. Deglaze the Pan:
   While boiling water for the pasta, use the same skillet to deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

4. Make the Sauce:
   Once the broth has reduced, add butter and minced garlic. Let it sizzle for a minute, then stir in the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the chicken broth/half and half mixture. Add the bouillon cube and maintain a low simmer.

5. Cook the Pasta:
   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.

6. Combine and Serve:
   Stir in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses into the sauce, mixing until smooth. Combine the drained pasta with the chicken strips and sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve your creamy chicken pasta hot, adding a squeeze of lemon for a bright finish if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 650 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Proteins: 35g
- Fats: 37g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an extra creamy texture, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to the sauce when combining with the pasta.
- Experiment with different types of pasta like fettuccine or penne for varied texture.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4