Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy pasta with golden chicken, garlic, and parmesan—comforting and quick, all made in a single pan.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
02 - 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied or pounded to 1.25 cm thickness
03 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
04 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Pasta and Sauce

07 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
09 - 0.5 large yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
10 - 4 to 6 large garlic cloves, minced
11 - 225 grams dry penne pasta
12 - 480 millilitres chicken broth
13 - 100 grams finely grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 120 millilitres heavy cream
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
02 - Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add avocado oil, then add the seasoned chicken. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
03 - Lower the heat to medium-low. Add remaining avocado oil and unsalted butter to the pan. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil. Add dry penne pasta, stirring to ensure pasta is submerged. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
05 - Turn off heat. Add finely grated Parmesan, heavy cream, and chopped parsley to the pan. Stir until Parmesan is fully melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Slice rested chicken into thin strips. Add chicken to the pan with the pasta and toss well to integrate.
07 - Divide between plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Finely grating fresh Parmesan ensures smooth melting and prevents clumping in the sauce.

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