Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender garlic parmesan chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Top with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for added spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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