Description
A rich and creamy garlic Parmesan chicken served over cheesy twisted pasta, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- For the Cheesy Twisted Pasta:
- 8 oz twisted pasta (rotini or cavatappi)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, toss the cooked pasta with mozzarella cheese. Place in a baking dish or keep in skillet if large enough.
- Remove chicken from oven, place on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Can substitute with other pasta shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 45 g