Recipe For Date Night: One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken And Pasta For You & Your Beau
Recipe idea: With a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and savory pasta, it's sure to impress your beau without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it's all made in one pan, making cleanup a breeze!
Looking for an easy yet delicious date night dinner? This One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta is the perfect choice.
Recipe for date night dinner
With a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and savory pasta, it's sure to impress your beau without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it's all made in one pan, making cleanup a breeze!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 200g penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or coriander)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saut¨¦ until softened, about 2-3 minutes
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the penne pasta to the skillet along with the chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and add them back to the skillet, nestling them into the pasta.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley (or coriander) over the top for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious one-pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Pasta with your special someone!
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