Description

High Protein Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta delivers an incredibly satisfying meal, balancing creamy indulgence with wholesome ingredients. It features succulent chicken coated in a garlic-parmesan sauce, tossed with pasta, offering robust flavors and nutritional benefits.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
12–16 oz Your Favorite Pasta
2 tbsp Olive Oil
6–8 cloves Garlic
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes, mince garlic, and grate parmesa
Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1-1.5 cups of pasta water
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside
Build the Garlic Base: Add more olive oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant
Deglaze and Simmer: Add chicken broth, scrape up browned bits, and simmer
Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, simmer to thicke
Incorporate Parmesan and Pasta Water: Whisk in parmesan until smooth, adjust consistency with reserved pasta water
Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce and garnish with parsley

Notes

For spiciness, add red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.

Chicken can be prepared ahead and stored for 2-3 days.

Short, sturdy pasta shapes work best.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg