Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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An easy and delicious pasta recipe filled with garlic, Parmesan cheese, chicken, and an irresistible cream sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 785kcal

Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil

Pasta

16 ounces fettuccine pasta
½ cup reserved pasta water

Sauce

3 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 shallot minced
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups chicken broth
5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken tenders, rubbing it into the chicken to evenly coat.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
Remove the chicken from the pan and give the pan a wipe.
Add the butter to the skillet and lower it to medium heat.
Once melted, add the shallot and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine, cooking another minute.
Slowly add the cream, whisking continuously, followed by the chicken broth, to form the cream sauce.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the cream sauce, and add additional pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. I like to add 1-2 tablespoon at a time.
Dice up the chicken and add to the pasta.
Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage - store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Reheat - to reheat, add 1-2 tablespoon of water to the pasta and then microwave for 60 seconds. Give it a stir and then microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions - while this pasta is delicious on its own, I like serving it with a side salad or roasted vegetables like broccoli or brussels sprouts.

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