Description
A rich and creamy garlic parmesan pasta tossed with tender spiral pasta and topped with juicy seasoned chicken, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spiral pasta
- 2 medium chicken pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Slice the chicken and place it on top.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped parsley and extra parmesan over the pasta.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and smooth texture
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed
- Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness
- Reheat with a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan pasta, easy pasta dinner, chicken pasta recipe, comfort food pasta