Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Twisted Pasta and Garlic Sauce
Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Twisted Pasta and Garlic Sauce is a comforting and indulgent meal that combines tender chicken with a rich, cheesy sauce, perfectly enveloping twisted pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with various types of cheese or swap in turkey for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with butter and olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and milk, letting it simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Toss in cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with seared chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg