Description
This Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the comfort-food dinner you’ll crave again and again. Juicy, pan-seared chicken is smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce and tossed with tender rotini pasta for the perfect balance of cozy and indulgent. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, an easy recipe to impress guests, or just something satisfying after a long day, this dish checks every box. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, family meals, or comforting food ideas that are always a hit!
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thinner cutlets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. In a separate pot, boil rotini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring regularly.
6. Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until the sauce thickens. Use pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
8. Slice the cooked chicken and layer on top of the pasta. Spoon extra sauce over and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Don’t boil the cream—keep it at a gentle simmer to avoid breaking the sauce.
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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