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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This recipe shows you how to make a comforting Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. It is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal inspired by Italian dishes that brings warmth to your table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast butterflied or beaten down to about ½" thickness
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • To taste salt & pepper
For the Pasta
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup jumbo yellow onion diced about ½ jumbo onion
  • 4-6 large cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz dry penne pasta normal, gluten free or protein pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry and then rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Bring a large pan to medium heat. Once hot, add avocado oil. Then, add seasoned chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add more avocado oil and butter. Then, add onion and season it with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until beginning to get tender and translucent. Add garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute longer.
  4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom. Allow the broth to come to a light boil. Then, add the dry pasta and stir to make sure that the pasta is submerged in the broth.
  5. Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Turn off the heat and add in the parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley. Stir until the parmesan is melted and the sauce is warm and thickened slightly. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it into the pan along with the pasta. Toss to combine. Then, serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 45gFat: 30g

Notes

I first made this dish for a family gathering. The smell of garlic and Parmesan filled the air, and the meal created warm memories with friends and family. This recipe is now a regular meal for me.

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