Description
A luscious, comforting pasta dish enveloped in creamy garlic sauce and tender chicken, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450 g) Twisted pasta (fusilli)
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter, divided
- 4–5 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- ½ cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated preferred
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fine salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chicken breast into bite-sized cubes (1-inch or so). Season them generously with salt, black pepper, and half of your Italian seasoning.
- Grab a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add your minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Sprinkle in your grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into the creamy sauce.
- Cook your fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes for al dente.
- Drain the pasta (don’t rinse) and add it straight to your creamy chicken mixture. Toss everything together gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, black pepper, and the rest of the Italian seasoning.
- Scoop your creamy chicken pasta onto plates or in bowls. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or non-dairy milk. Enhance with garlic bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic, chicken, quick dinner, comfort food