Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta Delight
A deliciously creamy garlic parmesan chicken paired with cheesy twisted pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups twisted pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan chicken, cheesy pasta, comfort food