Description

This Cheesy Twisted Pasta with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Made with juicy pan-seared chicken, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and cheesy rotini pasta, it’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Easy to reheat and perfect for leftovers, this creamy chicken pasta will become a family favorite!

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts

12 oz rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Remove and let rest.

3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until warmed through.

6. Gradually add parmesan and mozzarella cheese, whisking constantly until the sauce is creamy and smooth.

7. Stir in the cooked rotini pasta. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

8. Slice the cooked chicken and serve on top of the cheesy pasta.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

Use freshly grated cheese to avoid clumping in the sauce.

Add a splash of pasta water to maintain a smooth, creamy texture when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 730
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 150mg