Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in salted water.
  2. 2Cook pasta in salted water.
  3. 3Cook pasta in salted water.
  4. 4Save half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest of the pasta.
  5. 5Save half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest of the pasta.
  6. 6Save half a cup of pasta water and drain the rest of the pasta.
  7. 7Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  8. 8Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  9. 9Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  10. 10Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  11. 11Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  12. 12Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  13. 13Set the cooked chicken aside.
  14. 14Set the cooked chicken aside.
  15. 15Set the cooked chicken aside.
  16. 16In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic.
  17. 17In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic.
  18. 18In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic.
  19. 19Deglaze the pan with sherry and reduce by half.
  20. 20Deglaze the pan with sherry and reduce by half.
  21. 21Deglaze the pan with sherry and reduce by half.
  22. 22Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  23. 23Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  24. 24Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  25. 25Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  26. 26Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  27. 27Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  28. 28Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  29. 29Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  30. 30Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  31. 31Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta.
  32. 32Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta.
  33. 33Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta.
  34. 34Top with parsley and serve.
  35. 35Top with parsley and serve.
  36. 36Top with parsley and serve.

Ingredients

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