Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a comforting dish featuring seared chicken in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce served over buttery rotini pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz rotini pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let the chicken rest.
- Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little butter to keep the pasta from sticking.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until melted and smooth.
- Slice the chicken into strips. Toss the pasta in the creamy garlic parmesan sauce until fully coated.
- Plate the pasta, top with the sliced chicken, drizzle with any extra sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If reheating, add a splash of milk or cream and heat gently over low heat.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- For a lower-calorie version, use lighter cream or a milk and cornstarch mix to thicken the sauce, and reduce cheese quantity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
