Garlic parmesan chicken and pasta
We love this creamy Garlic Parmesan chicken pasta because it's easy to make, packed full of flavor and perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken and al dente pasta tossed in a rich, garlic Parmesan sauce that'll have everyone going for seconds.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound rotini (penne, ziti, or farfalle pasta, uncooked)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced )
- 12 ounce bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups half and half (more if you like it saucier)
- ¾ cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook chicken in batches for 4-6 mins per side until 165°F internal temp. Add more oil if needed.
- Let cooked chicken rest for 5-10 mins before slicing.
- Cook pasta according to package in a pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onions 2-3 mins, add garlic and sauté 1-2 mins more until fragrant.
- Add Parmesan garlic sauce, cream cheese, and half & half; stir until combined and cream cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan.
- Add sliced chicken to pasta, pour sauce over and combine.
- Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use any pasta (penne, ziti, bow tie). Cook until just al dente to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute half and half for whole milk, using ½ cup less and adding more as needed depending on how saucy you want your pasta.
- For the cheeses, regular or reduced-fat cream cheese works. You can substitute the Parmesan cheese for Mozzarella.
- Feel free to use leftover, pre-cooked, rotisserie, or frozen (cooked) chicken breasts. Ensure chicken is cooked through and heated.
- This Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic sauce is flavorful enough, but adjust seasoning if desired before combining with pasta.
- For a kick, add cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 38gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 669IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1mg
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