Description
Indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and creamy textures. This quick recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with tender rotini pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish promises to be a hit at the dinner table. With only one skillet required for cooking, cleanup is hassle-free, making it as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat. Experience a gourmet meal in under an hour that will leave everyone craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rotini until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (6–7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Make the sauce: Lower heat, add butter and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream, then gradually add Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it along with cooked pasta into the sauce. Toss well to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg