Description
Indulgent Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with rich, cheesy goodness. Savory chicken, al dente pasta, and a luxurious sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 large chicken breast, butterflied
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Pasta and Seasoning:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Fusilli pasta
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking chicken
- 2 tablespoons butter for sauce
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken and coat with a blend of aromatic seasonings and olive oil, allowing the flavors to penetrate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a skillet with butter and sear the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic in butter until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their subtle sweetness.
- Create a smooth sauce base by whisking cream and flour together, then pour into the skillet. Simmer gently, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and develops a luxurious consistency. Incorporate additional seasonings to enhance the flavor profile.
- Cook pasta until al dente, then fold it into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a rich, nutty dimension.
- Arrange the sliced chicken atop the pasta, creating an elegant presentation that showcases the dish’s layers of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by using a blend of smoked paprika, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper during marination for deeper taste profile.
- Prevent dryness by using chicken thighs instead of breasts, which retain more moisture and create richer texture.
- Transform into gluten-free version by substituting regular pasta with chickpea or zucchini noodles and using cornstarch as thickening agent.
- Boost nutritional value by adding roasted vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or broccoli directly into sauce for extra vitamins and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg