Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce tossed with farfalle pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1½ tsp paprika
1½ tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
12 oz farfalle pasta
4 Tbsp butter
2 tsp dry shallots (or finely chopped onion)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
12 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
~¼ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the farfalle pasta until al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add dry shallots and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and then the heavy cream until smooth.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Add the shredded Parmesan and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Slice the rested chicken and stir into the pasta. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap farfalle with penne or fettuccine if preferred.
Add spinach or steamed broccoli for extra greens.
Use crushed red pepper flakes for added heat.
Substitute half-and-half or milk with butter to lighten the sauce.
Use smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
