Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  2. 2Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  3. 3Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  4. 4Pat the chicken dry and season generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Pat the chicken dry and season generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Pat the chicken dry and season generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  8. 8Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  9. 9Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  10. 10Lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
  11. 11Lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
  12. 12Lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
  13. 13In the same pan, melt the butter, then add shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir for about a minute to release the flavor.
  14. 14In the same pan, melt the butter, then add shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir for about a minute to release the flavor.
  15. 15In the same pan, melt the butter, then add shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir for about a minute to release the flavor.
  16. 16Add the flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  17. 17Add the flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  18. 18Add the flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  19. 19Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  20. 20Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  21. 21Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  22. 22Toss in the pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  23. 23Toss in the pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  24. 24Toss in the pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  25. 25Slice the chicken, add it back into the pan, stir to combine, and serve hot.
  26. 26Slice the chicken, add it back into the pan, stir to combine, and serve hot.
  27. 27Slice the chicken, add it back into the pan, stir to combine, and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 12 oz mafaldine pasta
  • 12 oz mafaldine pasta
  • 12 oz mafaldine pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp dried shallots
  • 2 tsp dried shallots
  • 2 tsp dried shallots
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic

Equipment

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Tips

  • This is a one-pan meal for easy cleanup.
  • The recipe is quick, ready in under 15 minutes.
  • You can fool your girlfriend into thinking you actually planned date night.
  • Boil pasta until al dente.
  • Pat chicken dry and season generously.