Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 4 people

Calories 650

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (butterflied or beaten down to about ½" thickness)
1 tbsp italian seasoning
0.5 tsp paprika
to taste salt & pepper

Pasta

1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
0.5 jumbo yellow onion (diced (1 cup))
4-6 large cloves garlic (minced)
8 oz dry penne pasta (normal, 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

Mix italian seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper. Pat chicken dry and rub with seasoning.
Add avocado oil to a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until 165F. Remove and rest.
Reduce heat, add more avocado oil and butter. Add onion and salt. Cook for 3 minutes, until tender. Add garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir to submerge.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is al-dente.
Turn off heat, add parmesan, heavy cream and parsley. Stir until parmesan is melted and sauce is thickened. Adjust salt and pepper.
Slice chicken into strips and add to the pan with pasta. Toss to combine. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

Calories: 650kcal

Cost: $18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken