Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken and twisted pasta in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Trim and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let it rest.
- 3. Boil rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little butter.
- 4. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- 5. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
- 6. Slice the chicken into strips. Toss the pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
- 7. Plate the pasta, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley.