Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta. A rich and satisfying dish that combines tender seared chicken with a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce, served over cheesy rotini pasta. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let it rest.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with butter.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Slice the chicken, toss the pasta in the sauce until coated. Plate the pasta, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
