Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This creamy, high-protein one-pan pasta is perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. Garlic, parmesan, and chicken come together for a rich yet wholesome dish that’s easy to make and easier to love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 jumbo yellow onion diced (1 cup)
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz dry penne pasta regular, gluten-free, or protein pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness. Mix Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub over chicken.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
- In same skillet, reduce heat and add butter and oil. Sauté diced onion with salt until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom. Add dry pasta, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan, heavy cream, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Slice rested chicken and return to pan. Toss with sauce and serve warm.
Notes
Try roasted veggies, baby spinach, or garlic bread as sides. Tastes great cold for meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 37gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.5mg
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