Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in salted water; save ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. 2Cook pasta in salted water; save ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  3. 3Cook pasta in salted water; save ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  4. 4Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  5. 5Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  6. 6Rub chicken with olive oil and season with spices.
  7. 7Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side; then set aside.
  8. 8Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side; then set aside.
  9. 9Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side; then set aside.
  10. 10In the same skillet, sauté minced shallot and garlic.
  11. 11In the same skillet, sauté minced shallot and garlic.
  12. 12In the same skillet, sauté minced shallot and garlic.
  13. 13Deglaze with sherry and reduce by half.
  14. 14Deglaze with sherry and reduce by half.
  15. 15Deglaze with sherry and reduce by half.
  16. 16Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  17. 17Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  18. 18Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  19. 19Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  20. 20Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  21. 21Toss pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  22. 22Slice the chicken, add to the pasta, and top with parsley.
  23. 23Slice the chicken, add to the pasta, and top with parsley.
  24. 24Slice the chicken, add to the pasta, and top with parsley.

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 (to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper (to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup sherry (or chicken broth/dry white)
  • 0.25 cup sherry (or chicken broth/dry white)
  • 0.25 cup sherry (or chicken broth/dry white)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 cup grated parm cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parm cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parm cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 package pasta of your choice
  • 1 package pasta of your choice
  • 1 package pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (flat leaf italian always)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (flat leaf italian always)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (flat leaf italian always)

Equipment

skilletbaking sheetscasserole dishes

Tips

  • After seasoning the chicken, let the marinade sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Cook your chicken and build your sauce in the same pan to maximize flavor.
  • If some things stick to the pan, it will all come up when you deglaze the pan.