Creamy Chicken & Prosciutto Pasta Recipe
Easy and cream chicken pasta recipe with smoky prosciutto pasta sauce, juicy chicken and peas!
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp EACH: dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- cooking oil, for frying chicken
For Creamy Sauce:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tsp EACH: salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, Drained if in oil
- 12 slices prosciutto, sliced
- 1 cup fresh green peas
- 4 green scallions, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound campanelle or penne pasta
Instructions
- First, marinate the chicken. Place the chicken breast into a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Add in the dried herbs, white wine and minced garlic. Make sure the chicken is coated well and place it into the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour. For best results, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Next, prepare the creamy sauce. In a large saute pan, melt the butter, then add the diced onion. Saute the onion for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until it's soft and translucent. Next, add in the garlic, salt, pepper and dried herbs and cook for 1 minute. Add in the wine next and let it simmer for a few minutes, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Add in the flour and toss to coat the onions.
- Begin adding the milk. Add approximately 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once all the milk has been added, pour in the chicken broth. Add to the pan the fresh peas, sun-dried tomatoes, half of the chopped prosciutto and the parmesan cheese. Let this sauce simmer over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until nicely thickened. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside until ready to use.
- While preparing the sauce, also prepare the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and keep warm. Once you have the pasta sauce prepared, add the pasta into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- To prepare the chicken: preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of cooking oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place into the hot pan. Fry over medium heat on both sides for 6 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown. Add the remaining marinade into the pan, close the pan with a tight fitting lid and let the chicken finish cooking, about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Internal temperature needs to be 165F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes, then take a sharp knife and thinly slice the chicken breast for serving.
- For serving: plate the pasta first, then top with chopped prosciutto bits, more grated parmesan cheese and the sliced chicken breast.
Nutrition
Calories: 778kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 1230mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 4mg