Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tbspavocado oil
or olive oil
- 1 lbboneless
skinless chicken breast, butterflied or beaten down to about ½" thickness
- 1 tbspitalian seasoning
- ½ tsppaprika
- to tastesalt & pepper
- 1 tbspavocado oil
or olive oil
- 1 tbspunsalted butter
- ½jumbo yellow onion)
diced (1 cup
- 4 largecloves garlic
minced
- 8 ozdry penne pasta)
(normal, gluten free or protein pasta
- 2 cchicken broth
- 1 cfinely grated parmesan cheese
*
- ½ cheavy cream
- 2 tbspchopped parsley
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 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 & enjoy!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that feels special enough for a restaurant but comes together easily on a weeknight? This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta delivers precisely that, offering rich, creamy indulgence with minimal fuss.
This recipe works wonders because it brings together tender chicken and perfectly coated pasta in an irresistibly rich, creamy sauce—all in a single pan. It’s designed to be your new go-to comfort food when you need a satisfying meal without a sink full of dishes, making it a true weeknight hero.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience with every forkful. You'll enjoy tender, succulent chicken nestled among perfectly cooked penne pasta, all enveloped in a luxuriously creamy, garlicky, and intensely cheesy Parmesan sauce. The subtle hint of paprika and Italian seasoning adds depth, creating a deeply satisfying flavor profile that warms you from the inside out. This dish is hearty and full of flavor, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will make it a fast family favorite.
This versatile dish offers a few straightforward adjustments to suit your pantry or preferences. Feel free to use either avocado oil or olive oil for cooking the chicken and starting the sauce. The recipe specifically calls for boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or beaten to about ½ inch thickness for even cooking. For the pasta, you can easily swap traditional penne for gluten-free or protein pasta without compromising the dish's deliciousness or texture. The finely grated Parmesan cheese is key to that signature creamy texture.
Serve this Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta as the star of your weeknight dinner. It’s perfect for satisfying those comfort food cravings and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.