Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken: Indulgent Cheesy Twisted Pasta Recipe
A rich and savory dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, paired with delicious twisted pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces twisted pasta
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let it cook for another few minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a little heat, add red pepper flakes while cooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg