Description
Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a delightful and creamy dish that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners, this pasta dish features succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to become a family favorite, appealing to both kids and adults alike. Ideal for meal prep, this comforting bowl will keep you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 oz gluten free farfalle pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp dry shallots
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Gluten Free 1:1 Flour
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded parmesan
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free farfalle pasta in a large pot until al dente, following package instructions.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pound the chicken breasts slightly to thin them out and season both sides with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat and cover the skillet to cook for an additional 10–12 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter then add shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in gluten-free flour, then gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking until smooth.
- Mix in shredded Parmesan until melted; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well before slicing chicken and serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Making Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg