Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
A delightful dish featuring seasoned chicken, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and pasta.
Equipment
- Large Pan For cooking chicken and pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast butterflied or pounded to about ½ inch thickness
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup jumbo yellow onion diced (1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz dry penne pasta regular, gluten-free, or protein pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture for maximum flavor.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the avocado oil, then cook the seasoned chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest. Remember, letting the chicken rest helps keep it juicy!
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add more avocado oil and butter to the pan. Sauté the diced onion with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes until it starts to become tender. Add the minced garlic, stir, and cook for an additional minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the broth lightly boil, then add the dry pasta, ensuring it is submerged in the broth.
- Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Keep an eye on the pasta to avoid overcooking it.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley until the parmesan melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste for the perfect seasoning.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it to the pan with the pasta. Toss to combine everything well. Serve and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.