Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a rich and comforting dish that combines tender seared chicken breasts, garlic-infused cream sauce, and perfectly cooked rotini to soak up every bit of the cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Trim and season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and toss with a pat of butter.
4. In the same pan used for chicken, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
7. Slice chicken and combine with pasta and sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
8. Serve garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
- Avoid burning garlic, sauté gently on medium heat.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Can be made with whole wheat pasta or add spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, easy comfort food, rotini pasta recipe