# Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta

This is a recipe for a creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta with rigatoni, chicken, and a rich, savory sauce.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp clarified butter/ghee
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1.5 cup water
- 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 10 oz pasta of choice

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder. Drizzle oil and mix to coat evenly.
2. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour.
3. Heat a pan on medium heat, add clarified butter, once the butter is hot, add the chicken.
4. Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping sides in between or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan, slice and set aside.
6. In the same pan, add butter and once melted, add onions and sauté for one minute until translucent.
7. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
8. Then add the seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked pepper powder, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Mix everything together and add the flour.
9. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.
10. Gradually add the chicken broth and mix until the sauce thickens. Cook on medium heat for 2-4 minutes.
11. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and whisk until the sauce thickens further.
12. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, mixing well.
13. Add in pasta and top it with sliced chicken.
14. Mix everything together and top it with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- grater

## Tips

- Pound the chicken slightly for even cooking.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour.
- Cook chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQUsoEGEViE/?igsh=MWtlMHVhYmVyNHl5cg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/38be90f2-444b-481d-a908-30ef4ce22b18
- Extracted: 2025-11-06

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