Description
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
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add twisted pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 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.
- Build the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Add Cream: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer.
- Finish the Sauce: Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the Cheesy Twisted Pasta: Return drained pasta to its pot, add butter, shredded cheese, and reserved pasta water. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Combine and Serve: Slice the chicken and add it back to the sauce. Serve over the cheesy twisted pasta or toss everything together.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.