Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce, paired with gooey, cheesy pasta spirals.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce.
- In a bowl or pot, mix the cooked pasta with shredded mozzarella until melted and gooey.
- Serve the cheesy pasta topped with creamy garlic Parmesan chicken and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken with shrimp or turkey for variation.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add baby spinach or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Include red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try alternative cheeses like asiago or gouda for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
