Description
Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, served alongside twisted pasta coated in a gooey cheese blend. A comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces twisted pasta (e.g., rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for pasta)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated.
- Return chicken to the skillet with the cream sauce, spooning sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve chicken with cheesy twisted pasta on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American