Ingredients
Chicken marinade:
- Chicken breast cut in halves
- (roughly 300g raw weight)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- Pasta:
- 120g uncooked pasta
- (roughly 240g cooked weight)
- 1 tsp salt
The creamy sauce:
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 onion chopped
- 200ml low fat milk
- 100g light cream cheese
- 20g parmesan or shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- Garnish with basil& parmesan
Method
1. Water in a pot, add salt, bring to a boil then add your pasta and boil for 8 minutes. Once cooked, remove 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Slice your chicken into cutlets then season with garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper & olive oil. Mix till combined.
3. Make the sauce. In a blender add milk, cream cheese, parmesan, Italian herbs and pasta water (you can add salt if needed). Blend till smooth.
4. Next get a pan on medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 mins each side then set aside.
5. Add chopped onions, fresh garlic. Cook till fragrant then add the sauce, bring to a light bubble. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, simmer for 3-5 mins, garnish with parsley and parm. ENJOY!
