Description
A flavorful and creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta recipe that is quick and easy to make. Tender seasoned chicken served with a rich parmesan cream sauce tossed with penne pasta – a delicious and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or beaten down to about 1/2″ 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
- Season and Cook the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper. Pat chicken dry and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Bring a large pan to medium heat, add avocado oil, then cook seasoned chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Set aside to rest.
- Prepare the Pasta: Reduce heat to medium-low, add more avocado oil and butter. Cook onion with salt until tender, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook the Pasta: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, add dry pasta, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until al-dente.
- Make the Sauce: Turn off heat, add parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley. Stir until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning.
- Combine and Serve: Slice chicken, add to the pan with pasta, toss to combine, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
