Description
Indulge in creamy garlic parmesan chicken paired with cheesy twisted pasta, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the twisted pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes per side. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cheese It Up: Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing until well coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Customize with other cheeses like Gouda or mozzarella for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg