Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta Delight
A delightful creamy garlic parmesan chicken paired with cheesy twisted pasta, perfect for family dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups twisted pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the twisted pasta according to package directions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more garlic or herbs.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Cheesy Twisted Pasta, comfort food