Ingredients
Pasta:
- 10 oz Pasta (Penne or similar)
Chicken:
- 1 lb Chicken breast (2 breast cut in half)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Paprika (sweet)
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Flour
- 1 clove Garlic (sliced)
- ½ cup Red onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Mustard paste
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Bouillon cube (crushed or 1/4 cup chicken broth)
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup Heavy cream (15 to 25%)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (or Emmental)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook pasta in a pot of salted water until almost al dente. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Combine oregano, paprika, and garlic powder. Coat chicken with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté in oil and butter until cooked. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onions. Add oregano, mustard, tomato paste, bouillon, water, cream, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Add pasta to coat in sauce. Place chicken on top with remaining cheese. Cover and cook until cheese melts.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg