Garlic Parmesan chicken pasta
Serves 1
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, coat chicken breast with about 2 tsp of olive oil, seasonings, and salt.
- 2Mix until evenly coated.
- 3Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
- 4Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5Add avocado oil and 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet.
- 6Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
- 7Deglaze pan with a little chicken broth.
- 8Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the internal temperature reaches 155F.
- 9Remove chicken from pan, cover in foil, and place into oven set to warm.
- 10Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it heavily.
- 11Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 12Reserve at least 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 13To the same pan (medium heat), add butter.
- 14Sauté shallot for 1-2 minutes until soft.
- 15Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 16Season with oregano, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 17Mix until well combined and fragrant.
- 18Pour in heavy cream and mix.
- 19Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 20Lower heat and stir in 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup pasta water.
- 21Mix until well combined.
- 22Taste and adjust for seasonings.
- 23Add cooked fettuccine and 1 tbsp parsley, mixing until well coated.
- 24Stir in an additional ¼ cup Parmesan until fully combined.
- 25Finish with chopped parsley.
- 26Add sliced chicken on top of pasta.
- 27Finish with extra Parmesan, cracked pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut in half
- 1 tsp roasted garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 14 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup pasta water
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp roasted garlic powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Parmesan
- cracked pepper
- chili flakes
Equipment
large bowlskilletfoilovenlarge pot
Tips
- Deglaze pan with a little chicken broth when searing chicken.
- Cook pasta until al dente.
- Reserve pasta water for the sauce.
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