Description

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is the kind of dinner that instantly hits the spot—rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Juicy golden-seared chicken rests atop tender rotini pasta, coated in a silky Parmesan garlic sauce that clings to every spiral. It’s quick enough for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests. If you’re after easy dinner ideas, cheesy comfort food, or garlic chicken pasta recipes, this one’s a must-try.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts

8 oz rotini pasta

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Optionally marinate with garlic.

2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside to rest.

3. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

4. In the same skillet, melt more butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

5. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season to taste.

6. Toss cooked pasta into sauce until fully coated.

7. Slice chicken and serve on top of the cheesy pasta.

8. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce for extra creaminess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 610
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic Parmesan chicken, easy pasta dinner, cheesy pasta, rotini recipes