Description
A comforting and rich pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a velvety garlic cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spiral pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Place the sliced chicken on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider swapping heavy cream for half-and-half or a combination of milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian