Enjoy a comforting and creamy dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce, all cooked in one pot. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but is sure to be a hit for any meal.
Ingredients
🍗 1-2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
🌿 Yellow seasoning powder (use your favorite brand)
🌶 Black pepper, to taste
🥑 Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, approx. 1-2 tablespoons
🧄 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
🍝 1 pound rigatoni or similar short pasta
🐔 Chicken stock, approx. 3-4 cups
🥛 Heavy cream, approx. 1-1.5 cups
🧀 4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
🍋 Juice from 1/2 a lemon
🧀 Shredded Parmesan cheese, Sargento brand, approx. 1/2 to 1 cup
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken cubes with yellow seasoning powder and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring they are well-coated.
2- Cook the Chicken:
In a large non-stick pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3- Sauté Garlic:
In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Be cautious not to burn the garlic.
4- Combine Main Ingredients:
Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
Add rigatoni pasta, chicken stock, heavy cream, and cream cheese cubes.
Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
5- Simmer:
Cover the pan with the lid and let it simmer on low heat for approximately 16 minutes.
Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6- Finish the Dish:
Remove the lid, and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the pasta.
Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well-incorporated into the sauce.
7- Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Enjoy your creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
Large Non-Stick Pan/Skillet
Tongs
Spatula
Lid for Pan
Amazon Basics Induction Cooktop
Cooking Tips
Ensure the chicken is cooked on all sides for a golden crust.
The pasta should be tender but al dente. If additional liquid is needed, add more chicken stock during simmering.
Lemon juice is optional but adds a refreshing brightness to the dish.
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