Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Indulge in creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta, a comforting dish that combines crispy chicken cutlets with a rich garlic cream sauce over penne pasta.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For cooking chicken and sauce.
- Pot For boiling pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin cutlets
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed
- 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken breast into thin cutlets or pound them to an even thickness for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Coat each chicken cutlet generously with the bread crumb mixture on both sides, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the coated chicken cutlets. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165˚F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, adding more olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pressed garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the flour until well mixed, then slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken for about 60-90 seconds.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then gradually stir in the heavy cream. Bring the sauce back to a simmer and let it cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toss the cooked and drained pasta in the creamy garlic sauce until well coated.
- Serve the crispy garlic parmesan chicken on top of the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream in the sauce.