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Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

This Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a quick, comforting dinner that can be ready in 30 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast butterflied or beaten to ½” thickness
  • 1 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Jumbo Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese preferably freshly grated
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley for garnish
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Dry Penne Pasta

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the butterflied chicken. In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
  2. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onion for about 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and stir in penne pasta. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  4. Uncover, stir in Parmesan and heavy cream, mixing until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Slice the rested chicken and fold into the creamy pasta mixture. Allow warming through for one minute and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and cream with oil and coconut milk. Freshly grated cheese offers better melting and texture.

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