Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy and rich one-pan pasta dish with tender chicken, penne pasta, and a luscious garlic parmesan sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ready in about 30 minutes. The recipe is easy to make and customizable to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 jumbo yellow onion, diced
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz dry penne pasta
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Butterfly or pound chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness. Rub the chicken with a mixture of Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and more oil. Sauté diced onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the penne pasta. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the pan, tossing everything together. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and texture.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute penne with gluten-free pasta.
- You can add spinach or other greens for extra veggies.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use whole milk, but the sauce will be thinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 665 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1021mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 138mg