Garlic Butter Chicken: Indulgent Creamy Parmesan Mozzarella Pasta
A deliciously indulgent recipe featuring tender garlic butter chicken served with creamy parmesan mozzarella shells pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces shells pasta
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the shells pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and Italian seasoning, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked shells pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs such as parsley or basil as a garnish.
- This dish can be made with rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan, Mozzarella Pasta