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Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta That Will Wow Your Family

Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta is a creamy, family-friendly dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried or fresh
  • 12 oz rotini pasta can substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Directions
  1. Season the diced chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the rotini pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  5. Reduce heat in the skillet, add heavy cream, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Add the drained pasta and seared chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the Alfredo sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese ensures a smooth sauce. Do not overcook the garlic, and for the best pasta texture, cook rotini to al dente.

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