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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta with creamy sauce and crispy chicken, perfect for a family meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 697 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin cutlets
  • cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more as needed

Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

  • 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Garnish (optional)

  • chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking the Pasta and Chicken

  • Cook the pasta per package directions.
  • Cut or pound the chicken breast into thin cutlets. Then mix together the bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. Coat the chicken in the mixture on each side generously.
  • Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Once hot, place the chicken in the skillet and let cook for 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip and cook on the other side for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Remove and set aside.

Making the Garlic Cream Sauce

  • Once the chicken has been removed, add the butter and stir until melted. Mix in the garlic and let cook for about 30 seconds, then add the flour and mix well.
  • Stir in the broth slowly until it is smooth, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 60-90 seconds.
  • Add in the remaining salt and pepper, and then slowly stir in the cream and bring the mixture back to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, then toss with the cooked and drained pasta.
  • Serve the chicken either whole or sliced on top of the pasta, and garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions: Freshly grated Parmesan adds tons of flavor. You can use pre-shredded or swap in other hard cheeses like Romano or Asiago. Olive Oil can be substituted with any neutral flavored cooking oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 697kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1224IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Cream Sauce, family recipe, garlic parmesan chicken pasta, Pasta
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