Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender seasoned chicken breast with gluten-free farfalle pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this recipe serves 10 and is made with wholesome ingredients including heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 ½ lb Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pasta
- 12 oz gluten-free farfalle pasta
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Sauce
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon dry shallots
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook the gluten-free farfalle pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides thoroughly with the spice mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from skillet and let rest, then slice into strips.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add dry shallots, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, sautéing briefly until fragrant. Stir in gluten-free flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Gradually add shredded Parmesan cheese and continue to stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt as needed.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Add sliced chicken on top or mix into the pasta. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta and flour to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Adjust seasoning in the sauce according to taste.
- Reserve some pasta water to help thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain juices before slicing.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the sauce will be less rich.
