Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta. A decadent dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil and drain the rotini pasta.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream and parmesan, and simmer until smooth.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the sauce and top with sliced chicken.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, top with chicken, extra sauce, and parsley.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more cream if desired.
- Feel free to sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Cheesy Twisted Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Sauce
