Description

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Featuring tender chicken breasts, a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked rotini or fusilli, this dish brings restaurant flavor home. A must-try creamy chicken pasta recipe perfect for dinner nights, family gatherings, or easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts

8 oz twisted pasta (rotini, fusilli, or cavatappi)

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.

3. In a large pot, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).

5. Pour in heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese, and simmer gently until thickened. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

6. Stir cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat well.

7. Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta. Top with mozzarella cheese if using, and allow it to melt slightly.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth melting.

Don’t overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness in the sauce.

Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating leftovers to revive the creaminess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 580
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 130mg