Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Fusilli

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• Salt (To taste, for the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 3 tbsp Oil (For cooking the chicken)
• 2 tbsp Butter (For the sauce)
• 1 Yellow onion (Finely chopped)
• 6 Garlic cloves (Finely minced)
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour (For thickening the sauce)
• 1.5 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• Salt (To taste, for the sauce)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (For the sauce)
• 300 g Uncooked pasta (Fusilli or pasta of choice)
• Salt (For the pasta cooking water)
• 0.5 cup Pasta water (Reserved from cooking the pasta; use as needed to loosen the sauce)
• Parmesan cheese (For garnish, if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breast with salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Heat the 3 tablespoons cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cover and cook on both sides for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

5. 5

   Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside. Add the butter to the same pan.

6. 6

   Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the all-purpose flour and mix it into the onion and garlic mixture.

8. 8

   Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

9. 9

   Add the sauce garlic powder and black pepper, then mix to combine.

10. 10

    Add the heavy whipping cream. Mix and cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.

11. 11

    Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until incorporated.

12. 12

    Taste the sauce and adjust the salt to your preference. Add the chopped parsley and mix to combine.

13. 13

    If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

14. 14

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix to combine.

15. 15

    Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the pasta.

16. 16

    Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact amount of pasta water to add, only that it may be used as needed to loosen a thick sauce. The source also does not specify the pasta cooking time beyond following the package instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• Italian-inspired
• creamy
• chicken
• one-pan sauce
• comfort food