Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta by Itsthatrecipeguy

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb farfalle pasta
• 2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• 3 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp italian seasoning, divided
• 1.5 tsp black pepper, divided
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.125 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with 0.5 tsp black pepper, onion powder, 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning, and paprika until evenly coated.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a light bubble, stirring occasionally for about 2-3 minutes.
6. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese slowly over medium heat until fully melted and smooth.
7. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and the red pepper.
8. Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat in the sauce before serving.