Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta, an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a comforting Sunday meal prep. This savory dish is packed with tender chicken and a rich garlic parmesan sauce, all coming together in under 30 minutes. With minimal ingredients typically found in your pantry, you can impress family and friends with a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will adore. Perfectly versatile, this pasta dish pairs wonderfully with fresh herbs or a crisp salad for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle pasta
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix paprika and oregano. Season both sides of the chicken breast with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Cook covered on medium-low heat for an additional 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and prepare the sauce by melting butter in the same skillet; stir in shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for one minute.
- Gradually add flour, then whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream to create a smooth sauce. Slowly incorporate shredded parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, then slice and fold in the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 190mg