Description
A comforting dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with tender chicken in a savory garlic parmesan sauce and rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
- Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions. Once done, drain and toss with a little butter to prevent sticking.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Plate the pasta, then top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle with extra sauce if desired, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce. Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy, chicken, pasta, garlic, parmesan, comfort food, easy dinner