Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and a creamy texture, featuring savory garlic and cheesy parmesan sauce with twisted pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese (about 100 g)
- 8 oz of twisted pasta (such as fusilli or cavatappi, about 225 g)
- 2 tablespoons of butter (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the twisted pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water for later.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and return them to the skillet with the sauce. Add the cooked twisted pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use plant-based cream and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Cheesy Twisted Pasta, Italian Pasta Dish, Family Dinner