Italian Chicken Pasta

Italian Chicken Pasta

Introduction

Imagine a weeknight dinner that transports you straight to a cozy Italian trattoria without leaving your kitchen. This dish combines golden, tender chicken cutlets with perfectly al dente spaghetti, all smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce infused with fragrant Italian herbs. It’s comfort and elegance in a single plate, ideal for family dinners, casual evenings, or simply treating yourself. The aroma of garlic and butter sizzling in the pan, paired with the creamy sauce coating every strand of pasta, invites everyone to the table—and maybe even a second helping.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

– 5 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 900 g / 2 lb)
– ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
– 1 tsp salt (5 g)
– ¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)
– 1 tsp garlic powder (2 g)
– 2 tsp Italian seasoning (2 g)
– 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)

For the Pasta:

– 12 oz spaghetti (340 g)
– Salted water for cooking

For the Sauce:

– 4 tbsp unsalted butter (55 g)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped (70 g)
– 4 tsp minced garlic (12 g)
– 2 small tomatoes, diced (150 g)
– 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (8 g)
– 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning (1 g)
– ½ tsp salt (2 g)
– ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, 1 g)

Directions