Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that's SO good and made in just 30 minutes! Creamy, cheesy bow-tie pasta with notes of sage, garlic, and that delicious parmesan flavor. All topped with chicken coated in breadcrumbs and topped with marina and more parmesan, then tossed with roasted broccoli. This easy dinner recipe is truly a family favorite!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 570kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Sauté Pan

Ingredients

Parmesan Chicken

2 medium chicken breasts about 16 oz total, sliced in half lengthwise to make 4
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or nut crumbs for a healthier alternative!
3 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons avocado oil divided, or melted butter
2-3 cups broccoli florets

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

8 ounces bow-tie pasta or chickpea pasta
1 Tablespoon butter
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried sage or parsley
salt to taste
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

Make Parmesan Chicken

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with oil.
Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and salt in a bowl.
Lightly brush 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil onto the chicken halves, then dip into breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly on both sides. Place on baking sheet on one end of the pan and repeat with the remaining chicken. Lightly spray a little more oil on top.
Add the broccoli florets to other side of pan. Drizzle with oil and add salt to taste.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Brush the marina sauce and 1/4 cup mozzarella on the chicken breasts, rotate the broccoli ,then place the sheet pan back in the oven for about 5-7 minutes.

Cook Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
On a separate burner, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Add in the minced garlic, toast 1-2 min, then add the broth, milk, sage, and salt to taste.
Whisk for about 4-5 minutes, cooking until sauce begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan.
Add in cooked pasta, stirring until evenly coated.
Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and the roasted broccoli.
Add pasta to each plate and top with parmesan chicken. Enjoy!

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