Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Sear the seasoned chicken thighs until golden and crispy, then remove from the pan.
  3. 3Melt butter in the same pan and sauté a generous amount of chopped garlic and shallots.
  4. 4Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. 5Add flour and mustard to the pan, whisking to form a roux.
  6. 6Pour in heavy cream and stir until the sauce thickens and is silky smooth.
  7. 7Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley until well combined.
  8. 8Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  9. 9Slice the seared chicken and lay it on top of the pasta.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh parsley, more Parmesan, and crushed red pepper if desired.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • butter
  • garlic
  • shallots
  • flour
  • mustard
  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • freshly grated Parmesan
  • fresh parsley
  • pasta
  • crushed red pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't hold back on the garlic.
  • Finish with crushed red pepper if you like it spicy.