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One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy one pan meal featuring tender chicken and pasta in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (butterflied or beaten down to about ½" thickness)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Sauce and Pasta
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 jumbo yellow onion (diced, about 1 cup)
  • 4-6 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 8 oz dry penne pasta (regular, gluten-free, or protein pasta)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and rub the seasoning mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil (or olive oil).
  2. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest.
Onion and Garlic Preparation
  1. Add unsalted butter to the pan, then add diced yellow onion. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  2. Once boiling, add the dry penne pasta and stir. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until combined.
Combining and Serving
  1. Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the pan. Toss gently with pasta and sauce.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients. Adjust seasoning and pasta types or proteins according to preference.