Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken

This pasta dish is super delicious.  I timed myself and it took me 25 minutes from start to finish to have this dish on my plate.  Can we all say perfect dish for a weeknight?!!

The chicken baked while I boiled pasta and prepared the sauce.  If you don't want to use crispy chicken tenders, you could always add shredded rotisserie chicken instead.

I served my Garlic Parmesan Breadtwists on the side and dipped them in the thick and creamy pasta sauce.  I could not get enough.  I'm even making it again this week for dinner. 

Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken Recipe



INGREDIENTS : 

• 4-5 Crusted Chicken Tenders, cooked
• 3/4 Lb (12 oz.) - 1 Lb. (16 oz.) penne pasta, depending on how saucy you want the pasta to be
• 2 Tbl. unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbl. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 c. milk
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper, opt.
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• chopped green onions, for garnish, opt.

INSTRUCTIONS : 

1. Cook chicken tenders according to package directions.  Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in the flour, one Tablespoon at a time, until a thick paste forms.  Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.  
2. Slowly add the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the white pepper and black pepper. Continue to cook until thickened, whisking occasionally.  Last, whisk in the Parmesan cheese.  Stir in the cooked pasta.  Serve with cooked, sliced, chicken and garnish with green onions. 

Recipe Adapted : 30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken @ eatcakefordinner