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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken With Cheesy Twisted Pasta

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken paired with cheesy twisted pasta, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken in a velvety garlic sauce with pasta that cradles every drop of cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 more tablespoon of butter
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese or mascarpone
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or mild cheddar cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Pinch of Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Fresh garlic cloves (minced)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Pat them dry and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add twisted pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear the chicken cutlets for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Build the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze and Add Cream: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Make the Cheesy Twisted Pasta: Return drained pasta to its pot, add butter, shredded cheese, and reserved pasta water. Stir until cheese is melted.
  8. Combine and Serve: Slice the chicken and add it back to the sauce. Serve over the cheesy twisted pasta or toss everything together.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.

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