Aglio e Olio

Creamy Aglio e Olio Chicken Pasta With Chili Flakes, Tomato And Chopped Parsley

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PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 730/ Protein 49g

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium

INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Cream Sauce Base, 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning, Chicken Cutlets, Tomato, 1 TSP Chili Flakes, Garlic, Parsley, Spaghetti

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Step 1: Prep

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

Wash and dry produce

Finely dice tomato

Peel and thinly slice garlic

Pick parsley leaves from stems, roughly chop leaves

Step 2: Cook Chicken

Pat chicken dry with paper towels, season all over with half the italian seasoning, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium high heat

Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm

Step 3: Cook Pasta

Once Pasta is boiling, add spaghetti to pot

Cook stirring occasionally for 11 minutes

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta

Step 4: Make Sauce

Heat pan used for chicken over medium heat

Add tomato, garlic, and chili flakes

Cook for 3 minutes

Stir in cream sauce base, ¼ cup of reserved pasta water, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper

Bring to a simmer

Step 5: Finish Pasta

Stir in drained spaghetti, parsley and 2 TBSP of butter, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper if desired

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Thinly slice chicken

Divide pasta between bowls. Top with chicken

Serve hot and enjoy!