Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a rich and indulgent chicken dinner made with juicy seared chicken, a velvety garlic parmesan sauce, and creamy mozzarella pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer gently.
6. Whisk in grated parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.
7. Return seared chicken to the skillet and let simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
9. Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
10. Plate the cheesy pasta, top with chicken, and spoon sauce over. Garnish with parsley if using.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
Sear chicken until deeply golden for added flavor.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 160mg