Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta is a one-pan wonder! Tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and cooked alongside penne pasta in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. It’s an easy and satisfying meal that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or beaten down to about 1/2″ thickness
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 jumbo yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
- 4–6 large cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz dry penne pasta (normal or gluten-free)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Sauté vegetables: Reduce heat to medium-low and add more avocado oil and butter to the pan. Add onion and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Deglaze and cook pasta: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the broth to a light boil. Add the dry pasta and stir to ensure it’s submerged in the broth.
- Simmer: Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Make the sauce: Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and parsley until the parmesan is melted and the sauce is warm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and serve: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it to the pan with the pasta. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use other types of pasta, such as rotini or farfalle.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 710kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
