Creamy Garlic Parmesan chicken pasta | This recipe from grandma stunned everyone | Parmesan penne

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.

Slice 1 pound of boneless chicken breast in half to make it flat for quicker cooking.

Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste, coating all pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes on the other side until golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan and sauté the chopped yellow onion until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté briefly.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and add 8 oz of penne pasta, coating the pasta with the broth.

Cover the pan and cook on medium heat until the noodles are al dente.

Once the pasta is cooked, add 0.5 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.

Add 2 tablespoons of parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Slice the cooked chicken into small pieces using a sharp knife.

Toss the sliced chicken with the pasta and sauce to coat well.

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