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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This easy, family-friendly Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta combines tender seared chicken with a rich, velvety garlic and parmesan sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's a comforting, no-fuss dish that tastes like a restaurant meal without the effort.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ricardo Solis📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- skillet
- pan
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Boil your pasta according to the box directions in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente.
2
While water heats, mix paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
garlic powder1 teaspoon
3
Gently pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for quick, even cooking.
4
Season chicken generously on both sides with the mixed seasoning.
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
olive oil2 tablespoons
6
Sear chicken in the hot skillet for about ⏱️ 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
7
Flip chicken, lower heat to medium-low, and cover the pan. Cook for another ⏱️ 10-12 minutes.
8
Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; remove chicken when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and let it rest on a cutting board.
9
Add butter to the same pan (do not wipe clean) and melt gently over medium-low heat.
butter4 tablespoons
10
Add dry shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the melted butter and simmer for one minute, stirring well.
dry shallots2 teaspoonsgarlic powder1 teaspoonItalian seasoning2 teaspoonsbutter4 tablespoons
11
Sprinkle in gluten-free flour, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to form a roux.
12
Slowly pour in chicken broth, then heavy cream, stirring constantly to form a smooth base.
heavy cream3 cups
13
Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted and the sauce is velvety.
shredded Parmesan cheese12 ounces
14
Let the sauce cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
15
Pour cooked pasta into the skillet and toss well to coat every noodle evenly.
16
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time, stirring until perfect.
17
Slice the rested chicken breasts and add the slices to the pasta.
18
Give it one final careful stir and serve your comforting homemade pasta dish.
Nutrition Facts
calories
700 calories
fat Content
45g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
1200mg sodium
protein Content
55g protein
carbohydrate Content
70g carbs
saturated Fat Content
22g saturated fat
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