Description
A comforting dish of cheesy rotini combined with tender garlic Parmesan chicken, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 340g rotini pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside to rest before slicing.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the rotini pasta. Cook until al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, add more olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, mixing until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked rotini to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- Top the cheesy pasta with sliced chicken and garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, taste and adjust seasonings throughout the cooking process. This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg