Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich Parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked penne pasta. It’s a satisfying and comforting meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For Seasoning the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or pounded to 1.25 cm thickness
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta Dish:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 large yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 4 to 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 225 grams dry penne pasta
- 480 millilitres chicken broth
- 100 grams finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 120 millilitres heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add avocado oil, then add the seasoned chicken. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
- Sauté Aromatics: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add remaining avocado oil and unsalted butter to the pan. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Deglaze and Cook Pasta: Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil. Add dry penne pasta, stirring to ensure pasta is submerged. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Finish the Sauce: Turn off heat. Add finely grated Parmesan, heavy cream, and chopped parsley to the pan. Stir until Parmesan is fully melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice and Combine Chicken: Slice rested chicken into thin strips. Add chicken to the pan with the pasta and toss well to integrate.
- Serve: Divide between plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Dish, Italian Chicken Pasta
