Description
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic, and nutty Parmesan cheese, all tossed with pasta for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you to savor a comforting dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients creates a satisfying experience that will please the entire family. Whether served alone or paired with a fresh salad and garlic bread, this Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is sure to become a go-to favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dry shallots
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Boil pasta as per package instructions for al dente.
- Mix seasonings (paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper) in a bowl.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and coat both sides with seasoning.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Lower heat, cover the skillet, and cook until chicken is done (internal temp of 165°F).
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add dry shallots and spices; simmer for one minute.
- Stir in gluten-free flour, then add chicken broth and heavy cream; whisk until smooth.
- Mix in shredded parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice the chicken and toss it back into the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg