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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a Dish
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe is made with fresh ingredients, is savory, creamy, and satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entrees, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 666.11kcal
Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

  • 10 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cutlets
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 1-2 red chili pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 1 head baby broccoli florets coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch or sub with flour

Instructions

  • Make al dente pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, reserve 1 cup water, drain, cover and set aside.
  • Cook Chicken. Season chicken with spices, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
    Bring a large skillet to medium-high heat, and sear 1 side of the chicken breast for 5-7 minutes to get that nice seared side. Flip over and turn the heat down to low-medium heat and sauté chicken for another 5-7 minutes with the lid on.
    Remove from the pan to set aside.
  • Sauté Veggies. To the same sauce pan, add minced garlic and shallot to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
    Add chopped broccoli florets, sliced red pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Continue cooking for 5 minutes and tossing occasionally.
  • Make the Creamy Cheese Sauce.  Add Chicken Broth and Milk/Cream to the pan and bring to a simmer.
    Take 2 tablespoons of the sauce and add it to a small bowl with the cornstarch. Mix together until smooth and transfer it back to the pan.
    Add in parmesan cheese and toss to combine. 
  • Add Cooked Pasta.  Add 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water and the cooked pasta to the saucepan. Toss to combine.
  • Add Chicken. Add chicken back to the pan, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and tender, using a meat thermometer to check the center is at 165 °F.
  • Serve & Enjoy. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Best when fresh, but will keep for up to 5 days in fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 666.11kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.95g | Protein: 41.51g | Fat: 38.84g | Saturated Fat: 19.57g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.62g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.37g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 157.69mg | Sodium: 1310.74mg | Potassium: 852.69mg | Fiber: 3.14g | Sugar: 5.66g | Vitamin A: 1916.95IU | Vitamin C: 48.19mg | Calcium: 388.43mg | Iron: 2.33mg