Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe with Cheesy Twisted Pasta
Golden, juicy chicken coated in a rich garlic parmesan sauce with perfectly cooked cheesy twisted pasta – this quick dinner idea is pure comfort food. Perfect for family meals or date-night dinner ideas, it’s creamy, easy to make, and loaded with flavor. A must-try for anyone who loves easy recipes, healthy-ish comfort food, or new pasta dinner ideas.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or 4 boneless thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or extra parmesan (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear chicken in butter and olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter, add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer and melt parmesan into sauce.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer briefly.
- Toss pasta with sauce, top with chicken, parsley, and optional mozzarella.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 2mg
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