Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with creamy parmesan pasta. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy dinner at home.
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: Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Set aside to rest.
- Prepare the Pasta: In a pan, cook onion and garlic until tender. Deglaze with chicken broth, add pasta, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until al-dente.
- Finish the Dish: Add parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley to the pasta. Stir until the sauce thickens. Slice the chicken, add it to the pan, toss to combine, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
