Creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 lb boneless chicken breast. (Pound the chicken slightly for even cooking)
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil ( for marinade )
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp clarified butter/ghee
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp butter
• For the sauce — 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
• For the sauce — 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• For the sauce — 1 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1 cube chicken bouillon + 1 1/2 cup water
• For the sauce — 1 1/2 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — 1 tsp red chili flakes
• For the sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning — 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning — To assemble
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning — 10 oz pasta of choice, boiled according to package instructions

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder. Drizzle oil and mix to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least one hour.
2. Heat a pan on medium heat add clarified butter, once the butter is hot.
3. Add the chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes flipping sides in between or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Remove the chicken from the pan , slice and sat aside .
5. In the same pan add butter once the butter is melted.
6. Add onions sauté for one minute until translucent.
7. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
8. Then add the seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked pepper powder, red chili flakes and Italian seasoning.
9. Mix everything together and add the flour.
10. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.
11. Gradually add the chicken broth and mix until the sauce thickens.
12. Cook on medium heat for 2-4 minutes.
13. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and whisk until the sauce thickens further.
14. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, mixing well.