Description

Treat yourself to a plate of Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Twisted Pasta—a luscious, easy dinner recipe perfect for weeknights or weekend comfort meals. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection, then served atop a bed of rotini pasta smothered in a garlicky, Parmesan-rich cream sauce. If you’re browsing for dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or pasta dishes that feel both indulgent and simple, this one hits all the right notes. It’s a savory, creamy, soul-warming experience you won’t forget.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter (for searing)

For the Sauce and Pasta:

12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta

2 tbsp butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp flour

1 3/4 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in flour to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.
Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well.
Slice chicken and place over the pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner