Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken
boneless chicken breast (raw)
450 g
salt
1 tsp
smoked paprika powder
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tbsp
black pepper
1 tsp
oil
2 tbsp
clarified butter/ghee
2 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
For the Sauce
yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 small
fresh garlic (minced)
1 tbsp
all purpose flour
2 tbsp
chicken broth
350 ml
unsweetened heavy whipping cream
350 ml
salt
1 tsp
smoked paprika powder
1 tbsp
red chili flakes
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
dried parsley
1 tbsp
Italian seasoning
1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
50 g
To Assemble
pasta of choice (boiled)
280 g
Instructions
Season the chicken
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Drizzle oil and mix to coat evenly.
Marinate the chicken
Let the seasoned chicken marinate for at least one hour.
Cook the chicken
Heat a pan on medium heat, add clarified butter. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping sides until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
Rest and slice chicken
Remove the chicken from the pan, slice and set aside.
Sauté onion
In the same pan, add butter. Once melted, add onions and sauté for one minute until translucent.
Add garlic
Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
Add seasonings and flour
Add the seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Mix everything together and add the flour.
Cook flour
Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.
Add chicken broth
Gradually add the chicken broth and mix until the sauce thickens. Cook on medium heat for 2-4 minutes.
Add heavy cream
Stir in the heavy whipping cream and whisk until the sauce thickens further.
Add cheese and parsley
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, mixing well.
Combine pasta and chicken
Add in pasta and top it with sliced chicken. Mix everything together and top with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Reheat gently to prevent sauce separation
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