Description
A comforting and quick dish featuring creamy garlic butter chicken and rotini pasta in a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini according to package instructions until tender but firm—al dente is key here. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning it with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate once done.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently as the sauce begins to heat and combine.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, stirring until the cheeses melt and create a thick, creamy sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing it into the sauce until fully coated.
- Add the cooked rotini to the pan and toss the pasta with the chicken and sauce until everything is well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley on top for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Consider substituting rotini with penne or farfalle for different pasta shapes. Adding sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli can increase nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, easy pasta recipe