Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a comfort-food dream come true. Juicy pan-seared chicken is coated in a velvety parmesan and garlic cream sauce, then nestled atop perfectly cooked rotini. It’s hearty, indulgent, and surprisingly simple—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
8 oz rotini pasta
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
¼ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir in the parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until sauce thickens.
6. Add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed.
7. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
8. Return chicken to the skillet or serve it over the pasta.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest melt and best flavor.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to maintain the sauce’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, parmesan chicken, garlic pasta