Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce served with cheesy twisted pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz twisted pasta (such as fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add parmesan and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan, coating it with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan chicken, cheesy pasta, easy dinner recipe