Description

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is comfort food at its finest rich, flavorful, and loaded with savory goodness. Juicy seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious garlic cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked twisted pasta and finished with a blanket of melty Parmesan. It’s the kind of dinner that feels indulgent yet comes together with simple pantry staples. Perfect for cozy weeknights or easy entertaining!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Sauce:

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Pasta:

12 oz twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
Salt, for pasta water
Optional: Extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook twisted pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add Parmesan, stirring until smooth and creamy. Let sauce thicken slightly.
Combine:
Slice the cooked chicken.
Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
Nestle chicken slices on top or mix into the pasta.
Serve:
Spoon onto plates. Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, cheesy deliciousness.

Notes

For extra flavor, try marinating the chicken in garlic and olive oil before cooking.
Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for a veggie boost.
Can be made gluten-free by using your favorite GF pasta.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, cheesy rotini pasta