Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tbsp blackening seasoning (or preferred chicken seasoning rub)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 onion (finely diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup pasta water (reserved from boiling spaghetti)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 8 oz spaghetti (cooked al dente)

Steps

1. 1

   Start by rubbing the chicken breasts thoroughly with the blackening seasoning until well-coated on all sides.

2. 2

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and pan-fry until they are blackened and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.

3. 3

   In the same pan used for the chicken, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.

4. 4

   Pour in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Stir in the Parmesan cheese and a splash of soy sauce. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

6. 6

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix well until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

7. 7

   Slice the rested blackened chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Serve immediately.

Notes

The soy sauce adds a unique umami depth to the parmesan sauce. Ensure you reserve your pasta water before draining the spaghetti to help emulsify the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• chicken
• weeknight dinner
• creamy
• pan-fried