Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken paired with Cheesy Twisted Pasta. This comforting dish features tender chicken in a velvety Parmesan sauce, served with perfectly cooked twisted pasta. A delightful and satisfying meal for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or about 1¼ lb chicken thighs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep and Season Chicken: Pat dry chicken, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Cook chicken in skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Cook garlic until fragrant.
- Build Sauce: Add broth, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to sauce, toss to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
