Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Cheesy Twisted Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a garlic Parmesan cream sauce, served over cheesy rotini or fusilli pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well combined and coated with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg