Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta is the ultimate comfort food.
Juicy seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce and served with perfectly cooked cheesy pasta spirals.
It’s indulgent, flavorful, and sure to become a favorite family dinner night dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 oz twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through (4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
6. Stir mozzarella into the warm pasta until melted and creamy.
7. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes to reheat.
8. Serve the chicken over the cheesy pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
• Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version (sauce may be thinner).
• You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts — just adjust cooking time.
• Add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra pop of flavor.
• Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the fridge — reheat gently on stovetop.
• Use gluten-free pasta if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140