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Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta recipe combines tender chicken and pasta in a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for an easy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 665 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast butterflied or beaten down to about ½" thickness
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ jumbo yellow onion diced (1 cup)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz dry penne pasta normal, gluten free or protein pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese best to use freshly grated
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the italian seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper. Pat the chicken dry and then rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
  • Bring a large pan to medium heat. Once hot, add avocado oil. Then, add seasoned chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al-dente.
  • 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.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it into the pan along with the pasta. Toss to combine. Then, serve & enjoy!

Notes

It’s best to freshly grate your own parmesan cheese instead of using store-bought as it will melt better. Use the smallest holes on your grater to achieve very finely grated parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 41gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1021mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1091IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Cream, easy dinner, garlic, one-pan, Parmesan, pasta
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