One Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken & Coating

01 - 1 pound chicken tenderloins or cutlets
02 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sauce Base

06 - 2 tablespoons butter
07 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
08 - ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pasta & Sauce

10 - 8 ounces dried pasta, any shape
11 - 2 cups chicken stock
12 - ¾ cup half and half
13 - ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Combine ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan, and flour. Coat chicken tenderloins in this mixture.
02 - In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet with lid, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 1 teaspoon oil. Cook chicken until done. Remove and keep warm.
03 - In same pot, cook onion until soft using remaining oil/butter. Add garlic and cook one minute more.
04 - Deglaze pot with ½ cup chicken stock, then add remaining stock and half and half.
05 - Add pasta, bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 11-13 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add remaining Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Stir well, sauce will thicken as it cools. Return chicken to pot.

# Notes:

01 - Use a well-fitting lid to keep heat in while pasta cooks
02 - Break long pasta in half to fit pan better
03 - Sauce will thicken upon cooling
04 - Can add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables