Description
A vibrant and healthy savory dinner featuring tiny pastina grains tossed in a velvet-smooth homemade Alfredo cream sauce made with fresh garlic Parmesan butter topped with sliced spice-rubbed chicken breast.
Ingredients
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1 cup pastina grains.
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1 large chicken breast.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
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2 tbsp unsalted butter.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1 tbsp sweet paprika.
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2 tsp Italian seasoning.
Instructions
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Boil the tiny pastina grains inside salted water according to the time limit then drain fully.
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Rub the chicken breast fillets with garlic powder paprika Italian seasoning sea salt and black pepper.
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Sauté the poultry in olive oil inside a skillet pan for 8 minutes until golden brown then remove and slice into strips.
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Melt the butter inside the same skillet pan then cook the minced garlic cloves for 60 seconds until a fragrant aroma forms.
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Pour in the heavy cream and seasonings then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until a thick texturing forms.
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Melt in the grated Parmesan cheese then fold the pastina grains into the sauce to ensure an artisanal finish for your Alfredo Pastina.
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Simmer on low for 2 minutes then layer the hot chicken slices over the top well and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
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Cooking the garlic and cream inside the same pan used for the chicken is the secret to a professional-grade flavor for this Alfredo Pastina.
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Protein-rich poultry provides a sophisticated and lean foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Simmering/Sautéing.
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 deep pasta plate.
- Calories: ~365 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 440 mg.
- Fat: ~ 19 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 11 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 22 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 85 mg.
Keywords: Alfredo Pastina, Creamy Chicken Pastina, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Star Pasta Bowls, Garlic Alfredo Skillets, New York Recipe.