Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta makes the perfect weeknight meal or Sunday meal prep. With minimal pantry staples, this Parmesan pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes!
In a large pot, boil pasta according to the directions on the box for al dente.
Place all chicken seasonings into a small bowl and mix. Paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Pound chicken down to thin out slightly.
Then season the chicken on both sides with seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat.
Once hot, sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
Once both sides are seared, flip the chicken and lower the heat slightly to medium low.
Place a lid on the pan and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
Once the internal temperature is 165 degrees, remove the chicken from the pan and place onto a cutting board.
Place the butter into the pan and allow it to melt.
Once the butter is melted, add the pasta seasonings: shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Stir well and simmer for one minute.
Next, add in the flour and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Whisk well until a smooth and creamy sauce has been formed.
Pour in the Parmesan cheese and stir together until completely melted.
Allow it to cook, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is met.
Pour in the pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
Add pasta water one tablespoon as a time to thin out the sauce.
Once that is done, slice the chicken breast and add them to the pasta.
Carefully stir, then serve!
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Notes
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat the entire dish in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.
Tips
If your sauce is too thick at the end, slowly use the reserved pasta water to thin it out. I recommend only one to two tablespoons at a time, so it doesn't become runny.
Always add salt to your pasta water before boiling, to prevent the pasta from sticking. Additionally, you can run cold water over it after cooking.
Make sure you have lowered the heat before adding the butter to the pan. Missing this crucial step will result in burnt butter.
Be sure to remove the chicken from the heat as soon as it reaches the internal temperature of 165 ℉. Then, wait for the chicken to cool completely while making the sauce. Cut the chicken once it has cooled. This will retain moisture within the chicken breasts.