Garlic and Parmesan Creamy Chicken Pasta
Directions
- 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red chili powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- 4In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water along with chicken cube. Mix and add heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- 5Gradually add the Parmesan cheese to the creamy sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. Add salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine.
- 6Add the cooked penne pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.
- 7Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta and creamy sauce. Toss to combine and serve hot.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 1 salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 oil
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped garlic
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1.5 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Equipment
large skilletmixing bowllarge potgrater
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