Description
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish featuring seasoned chicken, farfalle pasta, and a rich garlic‑Parmesan cream sauce — perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ lb chicken breast
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 oz farfalle pasta (gluten‑free if desired)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons dry shallots
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons flour (gluten‑free 1:1 or regular)
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pound the chicken lightly to even thickness, then season both sides with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken about 5 minutes per side until golden. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes more until chicken reaches 165 °F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add dry shallots and Italian seasoning, sauté ~1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Let sauce simmer until it thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add to the pasta. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- Other pasta shapes (penne, fusilli, rotini) work well if you don’t have farfalle.
- Add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini for more nutrition and flavor.
- If you need a dairy‑free version, substitute butter, cream, and Parmesan with non‑dairy alternatives.
- To prevent overcooked chicken, keep heat moderate and cover the skillet during the final cooking stage to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
