Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
A creamy garlic Parmesan pasta with seared, seasoned chicken breast, ready in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder for chicken seasoning
- 0.5 tsp thyme
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt for chicken seasoning
- 12 oz gluten free farfalle pasta regular farfalle can be substituted
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp dry shallots
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp gluten free 1:1 flour regular all-purpose flour can be substituted
- 3 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded parmesan
- 0.25 cup pasta water reserved from boiling pasta
- 0.5 tsp salt for sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder for sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Place all chicken seasonings into a small bowl and mix: paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to thin them out slightly.
- Season the chicken on both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
- Flip the chicken, lower the heat slightly to medium-low, cover, and cook an additional 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a cutting board.
- Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt.
- Add the dry shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat evenly.
- Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce as needed.
- Slice the chicken breast and add it to the pasta. Stir gently, then serve.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave at 1-minute intervals. If the sauce is too thick after storing, thin it with reserved pasta water or a splash of broth.
