Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (any shape)
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 4-6 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium; melt remaining butter in the skillet and sauté minced garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
- Add reserved pasta water to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer. Toss in drained pasta and cooked chicken.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 642mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 98mg