Creamy Chicken Pasta
Med
A light and creamy whole wheat chicken pasta made with a simple homemade white sauce that's both healthy and satisfying.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Slice the Chicken
USES
Chicken Breast, thinly sliced (400 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice chicken breast into thin, even pieces.
STEP 2 OF 10
Prepare the Thyme
USES
Thyme (Fresh), leaves only (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Strip thyme leaves from the stem and roughly chop them.
STEP 3 OF 10
Marinate the Chicken
USES
Salt, to taste (0 as needed)·Cornstarch, (for marinade) tenderise (0 as needed)·Cooking Oil, (for marinade) (0 as needed)·Black Pepper, (for marinade) ground (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Mix chicken with cornstarch, oil, salt, black pepper and thyme.
STEP 4 OF 10
Stir-fry the Chicken
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook chicken in a pot until about 70–80% done, then set aside.
STEP 5 OF 10
Sauté the Onion
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Onion, sliced (0.5 piece)
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Open on YouTube ↗Use the remaining oil to stir-fry the onion until fragrant.
STEP 6 OF 10
Add the Cream
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Cream, low fat (400 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Reduce to low heat, then pour in the light cream.
STEP 7 OF 10
Simmer the White Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗Add thyme and simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens.
STEP 8 OF 10
Combine Pasta and Chicken
USES
Penne, whole wheat (400 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the sauce and stir.
STEP 9 OF 10
Add Pasta Water
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in a little reserved pasta water to loosen and blend the sauce.
STEP 10 OF 10
Season and Garnish
USES
Chives (Fresh), finely chopped (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt to taste and top with fresh chives before serving.
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