Description
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for Sunday meal prep. With a delicious combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and tender chicken, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ lb Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons dry shallots
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded Parmesan
- ¼ cup pasta water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: In a large pot, boil the pasta until al dente.
- Season Chicken: Mix paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pound chicken slightly and season both sides.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil, then cook covered until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in the pan, add shallots, garlic powder, Italian seasoning. Stir, then add flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth, then add Parmesan.
- Combine: Mix pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Slice chicken and add to pasta. Serve!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Thin out sauce with reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Always salt pasta water before boiling to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from heat at 165°F to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 413mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 137mg
