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Cheddar Parmesan Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Shells

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A rich and comforting dish featuring pan-seared chicken in a savory garlic butter sauce, topped with cheddar and Parmesan, served over creamy shells.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • For the Creamy Shells:
  • 8 oz medium shell pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. For the Creamy Shells:
  2. 1. Cook the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 3. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. 4. Gradually whisk in milk, bringing to a simmer while stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. 5. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 7. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and keep warm.
  9. For the Chicken:
  10. 8. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  11. 9. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  12. 10. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  13. 11. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
  14. 12. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  15. 13. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top.
  16. 14. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  17. 15. Serve the chicken over the creamy shells and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Make it low-carb by serving the chicken over steamed vegetables instead of pasta. For extra spice, add red pepper flakes with the garlic.

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