Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken served alongside cheesy twisted pasta. The combination of tender chicken, rich sauce, and savory Parmesan cheese will leave your taste buds craving for more.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta:
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well. Slice chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the pasta for extra nutrition.
- You can sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving for a cheesy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Creamy garlic chicken, Parmesan pasta, cheesy twisted pasta