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Parmesan Pasta Recipe

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Chicken Riesling is a creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and a rich Riesling wine cream sauce. Served with buttery parmesan spaghetti, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a comforting and elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Sauce

  • 5–6 strips bacon (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Flour (for dredging)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 7 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Riesling wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream

For the Buttered Parmesan Spaghetti

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente following the package instructions, timing it to finish around the same time as the chicken. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  2. Butter and Cheese the Pasta: Immediately toss the drained spaghetti with 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese until smooth and evenly coated. Keep covered and warm until serving.
  3. Cook the Bacon: Using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into small pieces. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove skillet from heat, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and leave 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
  4. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise into 4 thinner pieces total. Season each piece with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, keeping salt light due to the bacon’s saltiness. Dredge each chicken piece lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Sear the Chicken: Return the skillet to medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
  6. Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, sliced mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture, which evaporates, and they develop a nice sear.
  7. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Deglaze with Riesling: Pour in the Riesling wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the liquid bubble and reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream. Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through. Spoon sauce over chicken and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve: Serve the creamy chicken and mushroom Riesling sauce over the buttered parmesan spaghetti immediately for a rich and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use a dry white Riesling wine for best flavor balance in the sauce.
  • Do not over-salt the chicken since bacon contributes saltiness.
  • Cooking the pasta just before the chicken finishes ensures both are freshly served hot.
  • Substitute cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms if preferred.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but sauce will be less rich.
  • Leftover sauce is great over roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Keywords: Chicken Riesling, creamy chicken recipe, bacon mushroom chicken, buttered parmesan spaghetti, easy stovetop chicken dish

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