Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken breast generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Season the chicken breast generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Season the chicken breast generously with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. 8Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. 9Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  10. 10Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
  11. 11Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
  12. 12Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
  13. 13In the same pan, melt the butter, then add dried 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 dried 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 dried shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir for about a minute to release the flavor.
  16. 16Add flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  17. 17Add flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  18. 18Add flour and stir until a paste forms, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  19. 19Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  20. 20Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  21. 21Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  22. 22Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  23. 23Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  24. 24Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and silky. If using roasted garlic, mash it and whisk it into the sauce at this point.
  25. 25Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  26. 26Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  27. 27Boil mafaldine pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
  28. 28Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  29. 29Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  30. 30Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.
  31. 31Slice the chicken, add it back into the pan, stir to combine, and serve hot.
  32. 32Slice the chicken, add it back into the pan, stir to combine, and serve hot.
  33. 33Slice 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
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • 1 bulb roasted garlic
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper

Equipment

skillettongsgraterbowlpotcolanderwooden spoon

Tips

  • Pat the chicken dry and season generously with your favorite blend.
  • Toss in the pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the sauce coats evenly.