Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe | Easy Grilled Chicken Dinner Idea

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Season chicken breast with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side; remove from skillet and let rest.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low.

Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the pasta.

Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes; drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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