Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken And Rotini In Parmesan Sauce
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken And Rotini In Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, al dente rotini pasta, and a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. The garlicky butter sauce envelops the pasta and chicken beautifully, making it a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With just 50 minutes from prep to plate, you can serve up this creamy indulgence in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked rotini; mix gently to coat well.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg