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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Creamy pasta with golden chicken, garlic, and parmesan—comforting and quick, all made in a single pan.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or pounded to 1.25 cm thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta and Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.5 large yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
  • 4 to 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 225 grams dry penne pasta
  • 480 millilitres chicken broth
  • 100 grams finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 120 millilitres heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add avocado oil, then add the seasoned chicken. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add remaining avocado oil and unsalted butter to the pan. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  4. Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil. Add dry penne pasta, stirring to ensure pasta is submerged. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
  5. Turn off heat. Add finely grated Parmesan, heavy cream, and chopped parsley to the pan. Stir until Parmesan is fully melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Slice rested chicken into thin strips. Add chicken to the pan with the pasta and toss well to integrate.
  7. Divide between plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Finely grating fresh Parmesan ensures smooth melting and prevents clumping in the sauce.

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