Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A rich, creamy, and flavorful one-pan pasta dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken in a velvety garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy meal is ready in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef’s knife
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- :For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (butterflied or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- For the Pasta & Sauce:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 jumbo yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 4-6 large cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz dry penne pasta regular, gluten-free, or high-protein
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Season and Sear the Chicken
- If the chicken breasts are thick, butterfly or pound them to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Mix Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and coat both sides with the seasoning blend.
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest. Once cooled, slice into strips.
- 2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics & Deglaze the Pan
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp avocado oil to the same pan.
- Add diced onion, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
- 3️⃣ Cook the Pasta in One Pan
- Bring broth to a light boil, then add dry penne pasta. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente. Add extra broth if needed.
- 4️⃣ Create the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Turn off heat before adding dairy to prevent curdling.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5️⃣ Bring It All Together & Serve
- Add sliced chicken back into the pan and toss everything together.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips:✔️ Use freshly grated parmesan for the best creamy texture.✔️ Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.✔️ Cooking the pasta in broth adds extra depth of flavor.✔️ Turn off heat before adding dairy to prevent curdling.✔️ Adjust sauce thickness with extra broth or cream as needed.