Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Cheesy Twisted Pasta is a satisfying, comforting dish that pairs seared chicken with rich, garlicky parmesan sauce and cheesy rotini pasta. It’s quick enough for weeknights but indulgent enough for special dinners. Each bite delivers savory, creamy, and cheesy flavors with perfectly cooked pasta and juicy, golden chicken.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs
10 oz rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5. Cook rotini until al dente, then drain. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
6. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
8. Stir in parmesan cheese and continue stirring until melted and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
9. Toss cooked pasta in sauce until well-coated.
10. Slice rested chicken and serve on top of pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Always use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor—it melts more smoothly into the sauce.
Rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
If the sauce thickens too much after sitting, stir in a splash of cream or milk to revive its silkiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken pasta, cheesy pasta dinner, skillet chicken pasta