Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken served with cheesy twisted pasta. This dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini pasta, drain, and toss with butter.
- Make the Sauce: In the skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add heavy cream, simmer, and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Slice chicken, toss pasta in the sauce, and plate. Top with chicken strips, sauce, and parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Cheesy Twisted Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe
