One Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken And Orecchiette
This one skillet lemon parmesan chicken and orecchiette is a creamy, rich pasta dish with fresh lemony flavors that dress up juicy chicken breasts. (Jump to Recipe)
This one skillet meal is perfect those busy weeknights when you need to whip up something quick but also want to cut back on washing multiple pots or pans. This meal is for you!
Orecchiette is one of those fun pasta shapes that I use here in this recipe. Not your basic spaghetti or penne. The shape resembles a ‘small ear’ and this pasta originated from Southern Italy. This is the kind of pasta that is fun to stir in the pot and separate as you stir.
To Make This One Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken And Orecchiette..
Start with prepping and seasoning your chicken. I use two chicken breasts and cut them in half lengthwise, this way they cook quickly. They are rubbed with olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. I sear the chicken on both sides for a few minutes so they are slightly crispy on the outside and golden.
Next, I sauté the onion and garlic until it’s soft and translucent and then I add a splash of chicken broth and stir. This will deglaze the pan and add sooo much flavoring to the overall dish. I add the rest of the chicken broth and bring it to a slow boil. The orecchiette gets added to the same skillet and is stirred for a few minutes so it doesn’t stick to the pan. Once the orecchiette is about half way cooked through (about 5-6 minutes), the cream, grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice get stirred into the pasta. The chicken is then transferred back to the skillet and placed right on top of the pasta. Place the lid on, cook on low for 15 minutes. And voila! Dinner is done.
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One Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken And Orecchiette
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz package orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 lemon zested and squeezed
- handful of fresh basil, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half, lengthwise. Rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken to the pan. Cook 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt butter in same skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Add remaining chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orecchiette to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until it is semi-soft, stirring constantly.
- Stir in cream, parmesan, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper into the pasta. Transfer chicken back to the skillet and place right on top of the pasta. Place the lid on, cook on low for 13-16 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with sliced fresh basil.
