Description
This Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce is a creamy, indulgent dinner recipe packed with garlic flavor, juicy chicken, and cheesy spiraled pasta. Perfect for comfort food lovers and ideal for cozy nights, this creamy chicken pasta is a family favorite loaded with Parmesan, mozzarella, and rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
400g twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Boil the twisted pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and rest before slicing.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream. Simmer gently while stirring.
6. Add Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until melted and smooth.
7. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen it.
8. Add sliced chicken on top and drizzle remaining garlic butter from the pan.
9. Serve hot, optionally garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to revive the creaminess.
You can swap chicken for shrimp or add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg