Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta recipe features tender chicken in a rich and creamy sauce, creating a restaurant-worthy dish that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings on busy weeknights, this one-pan meal is ready in just about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the 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
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 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 *
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- For the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper. Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a hot pan for 3-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Set aside to rest.
- Prepare the Pasta: Sauté onion and garlic, then deglaze the pan with chicken broth. Add pasta, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning. Add sliced chicken, toss, and serve.
Notes
- It’s best to freshly grate your own Parmesan cheese for better melting.
- Use the smallest holes on your grater for finely grated Parmesan to prevent clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 665 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1021mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
