Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and cheesy twisted pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing it with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Cheesy Twisted Pasta, Italian Recipe