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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta

Juicy seared chicken in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce tossed with cheesy twisted pasta. Comforting, flavorful, and ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning
  • 2 large chicken breasts halved horizontally
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta & Add-ins
  • 8 oz twisted pasta (rotini, gemelli, or fusilli)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or fontina
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Tongs
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Sear chicken in olive oil over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  4. Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Add broth and cream, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning, simmer until creamy.
  7. Add pasta and mozzarella, tossing until coated. Add pasta water as needed.
  8. Slice chicken, add to skillet, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.