Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast. (Pound the chicken slightly for even cooking)
Salt to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil (for marinade )
2 tbsp clarified butter/ghee
1 tbsp butter For the sauce:
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1 cube chicken bouillon + 1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions:
To assemble 10 oz pasta of choice, boiled according to package instructions Method:
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder. Drizzle oil
and mix to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least one hour. Heat a pan on medium heat
add clarified butter, once the butter is hot. Add the chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes
flipping sides in between or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature
reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan, slice and sat aside. In the same pan add butter
once the butter is melted. Add onions sauté for one minute until translucent. Add the garlic
and sauté until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Then add the seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder,
smoked pepper powder, red chili flakes and Italian seasoning. Mix everything together and add
the flour. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Gradually add the chicken broth and mix
until the sauce thickens. Cook on medium heat for 2-4 minutes. Stir in the heavy whipping cream
and whisk until the sauce thickens further. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley,
mixing well. Add in pasta and top it with sliced chicken. Mix everything together and chop it
with more Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!