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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @mexcooks17 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (sliced in half lengthwise)Meat2 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • crushed red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml
  • butter (half a stick)Dairy57 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • white onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy480 ml
  • cornstarch (mixed with water)Pantry10 g
  • water (for the cornstarch slurry)Other20 ml
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • Parmesan cheese (shredded, plus more for topping)Dairy100 g
  • rotini pasta (cooked)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

764kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
    • Season both sides with salt, black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
    • Set aside and slice.
    Step 2

  3. Start the sauce

    • Melt the butter in the pan.
    • Add the minced garlic and diced onion, season with salt and black pepper and cook until softened.
    Step 3

  4. Add the cream and thicken

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in smoked paprika, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes and parsley.
    • Mix the cornstarch with water and stir it in.
    • Simmer until the sauce thickens.
    Step 4

  5. Finish with Parmesan and pasta

    • Stir in the shredded Parmesan until melted.
    • Add the cooked rotini and toss to coat.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Top with the sliced chicken, more Parmesan and parsley.
    Step 6
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