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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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🧄 Garlic Chicken Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce offers a rich, comforting meal packed with protein and flavorful garlic to satisfy your taste buds.
🍝 This creamy pasta combines tender chicken and al dente penne for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option that’s easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil for the chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast butterflied or beaten to ½ inch thickness

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil for the pasta

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ jumbo yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)

46 large cloves garlic, minced

8 ounces dry penne pasta (regular, gluten-free, or protein pasta)

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1-First, mix the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with this seasoning mixture for a burst of flavor.

2-Next, heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then set it aside to rest.

3-Reduce the heat to medium-low, add another 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil along with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Sauté the diced onion (about 1 cup) with a bit of salt until it’s tender and translucent, which takes around 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

4-Deglaze the pan with 2 cups chicken broth, scraping up those tasty browned bits. Add 8 ounces dry penne pasta, making sure it’s submerged, then cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

5-Turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed for the perfect balance.

6-Finally, slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the pan with the pasta. Toss everything together and serve it up warm for the best results.

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Notes

🍳 Use a stainless steel pan for best results.
🍗 Butterfly or beat down the chicken for even cooking.
🍲 Add dairy (parmesan, cream) after turning off the heat to prevent curdling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
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  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing and simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 665
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1021 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 138 mg