Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, where tender, blackened chicken meets a luscious, creamy garlic sauce! In just 20 minutes, you can elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick dish that combines rich parmesan and a hint of spice for an unforgettable flavor explosion. Grab your skillet and let's whip up some deliciousness!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) parmesan cheese
- 8 oz (227 g) spaghetti
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- butter (to taste)
- onion (to taste)
- 1 cup (237 ml) pasta water
- seasoning (to taste)
- soy sauce (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rub chicken breast with seasoning and pan fry until blackened.
- 2
In the same pan, add butter, onions, heavy cream, pasta water, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, and spaghetti and mix well.
- 3
Add the blackened chicken on top and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 3/4-inch thickness before seasoning because uniform thickness ensures even cooking and prevents the outside from overcooking while the center reaches 165°F.technique3/4-inch thickness, 165°F internal
- ✓Reserve pasta water before draining because its 1-2% starch content acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the cream sauce and prevent breaking.timing1-2% starch content
- ✓Add parmesan cheese off heat and whisk vigorously because temperatures above 160°F cause the proteins to seize and create a grainy texture instead of smooth sauce.technique160°F maximum
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of pasta water to cream when combining because this creates the proper consistency while the starch helps the sauce cling to each strand of spaghetti.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Let the blackened chicken rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing because cutting immediately releases 25-30% of the juices that should stay in the meat.timing3-4 minutes, 25-30% juice retention
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, where tender, blackened chicken meets a luscious, creamy garlic sauce! In just 20 minutes, you can elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick dish that combines rich parmesan and a hint of spice for an unforgettable flavor explosion. Grab your skillet and let's whip up some deliciousness!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) parmesan cheese
- 8 oz (227 g) spaghetti
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- butter (to taste)
- onion (to taste)
- 1 cup (237 ml) pasta water
- seasoning (to taste)
- soy sauce (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rub chicken breast with seasoning and pan fry until blackened.
- 2
In the same pan, add butter, onions, heavy cream, pasta water, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, and spaghetti and mix well.
- 3
Add the blackened chicken on top and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 3/4-inch thickness before seasoning because uniform thickness ensures even cooking and prevents the outside from overcooking while the center reaches 165°F.technique3/4-inch thickness, 165°F internal
- ✓Reserve pasta water before draining because its 1-2% starch content acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the cream sauce and prevent breaking.timing1-2% starch content
- ✓Add parmesan cheese off heat and whisk vigorously because temperatures above 160°F cause the proteins to seize and create a grainy texture instead of smooth sauce.technique160°F maximum
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of pasta water to cream when combining because this creates the proper consistency while the starch helps the sauce cling to each strand of spaghetti.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Let the blackened chicken rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing because cutting immediately releases 25-30% of the juices that should stay in the meat.timing3-4 minutes, 25-30% juice retention