Easy, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- Chicken breast2–3
- Chicken thigh · cubed4–5 chicken thighs, cubed
- Vegetable oil
- Salt · smoked1 tsp
- Black pepper · dried½ tsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- Mushroom8–10
- Onion1
- Garlic4–5
- Sun dried tomato · chopped½ cups
- White wine½ cups
- Flour1 tbsp
- Milk2 cups
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Artichoke · chopped½ cups
- Parsley · chopped2 tbsp
- Pecorino cheese · grated1–2 cups
- Penne1 lb
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta per package instructions; drain and keep warm.
- Heat a large deep pan over medium-high heat with a little oil, add the chicken and season well with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through, then remove and keep warm.
- In the same pan, melt the butter, then add the mushrooms and onion and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and the onion is tender.
- Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano and dried basil.
- Add the white wine and simmer until most of the liquid has reduced.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, 1 cup at a time (or use 1 cup heavy cream in place of 1 cup of the milk for a richer sauce), then add the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Take off the heat and stir in the artichokes, parsley and cheese until combined, then add the pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve topped with extra grated cheese. To reheat, warm the pasta in a large pan over medium heat with about 1/2 cup chicken broth until warm.
Summarized from Tatyana's Everyday Food's video. Watch it for the details.
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