Description
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish with pan-seared chicken and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Tenderloins (or boneless skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter
- 2 Shallots (diced)
- 8 cloves Garlic (diced)
- 4 sprigs Thyme (stems removed)
- 1 cup Dry White Wine
- 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Paste
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan (freshly grated)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
- 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 12 oz Pasta
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, then set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté shallots for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and chicken bouillon paste until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in parmesan, lemon juice, hot sauce, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- If needed, loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water. Add chopped chicken and pasta, tossing to coat.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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