Description
Cheesy Twisted Pasta with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the ultimate comfort food made with tender chicken breast, creamy garlic sauce, and melted parmesan cheese, all wrapped around perfectly cooked twisted pasta. This easy dinner recipe combines rich flavors and satisfying textures for a dish your whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 oz twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear both sides in the skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
5. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
6. Meanwhile, cook twisted pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
7. Return sliced chicken to the pan and simmer in the creamy sauce for a few minutes.
8. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the creamiest texture.
Don’t overcook the pasta—it should be al dente.
This dish thickens as it sits, so add a splash of cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg