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Chicken penne pasta with parmesan, cream, and garlic. Includes ingredients with quantities and step-by-step instructions from Zach Choi's YouTube video.
Ingredients list
pastaeasylunchdinnerday to dayaffordable<30minItalian
Proteins
2 chicken breasts
Dairy
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pantry & Spices
Salt
Paprika
Garlic powder
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup penne pasta
Cooking steps
Preparation
Step 1: Season the Chicken
- Season 2 chicken breasts with salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub the spices into the meat.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
- In a pan, sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Step 3: Make the Sauce Base
- Add 4 tbsp of butter to the pan. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic, some more garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 4: Add Tomato Paste and Cream
- Stir in 1 tbsp of tomato paste. Once incorporated, pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
Step 5: Add Cheese and Pasta
- Add 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and mix well.
Step 6: Assemble
- Serve the pasta in a bowl and top with the sliced cooked chicken.
