Description
A rich and creamy garlic butter chicken with rotini pasta in a flavorful Parmesan sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 large breasts, seasoned
- Rotini Pasta: 12 oz
- Butter: 4 tbsp (divided)
- Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season and sear chicken in butter and olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Boil rotini until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until thick.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, slice chicken, and mix everything together.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best creamy texture.
- Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water or milk.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, Parmesan pasta, creamy rotini, easy dinner, chicken pasta, cheesy pasta, comfort food, homemade pasta dish