Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in salted water.
  2. 2Save half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest of the pasta.
  3. 3Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  4. 4Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. 5Set the cooked chicken aside.
  6. 6In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic.
  7. 7Deglaze the pan with sherry and reduce by half.
  8. 8Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  9. 9Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  11. 11Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta.
  12. 12Top with parsley and serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup sherry
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 package (12 half a lemon pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Let the chicken marinade sit for 15 minutes after seasoning.
  • Cook chicken and build the sauce in the same pan to maximize flavor.
  • If things stick to the pan, it will all come up when deglazing.