Description
A rich, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, al dente twisted pasta, and a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce that comes together quickly for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Twisted pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (divided use)
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in skillet, sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat and melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter, add garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning; simmer to thicken slightly.
- Whisk in Parmesan gradually until smooth.
- Return chicken and juices to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss gently to coat. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can be adapted with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms and reheats well. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve with a salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, quick dinner recipe