Ingredients
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)
4–6 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.
Last Step:
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🍳 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.
- 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
