Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that brings the family together around the dinner table. Tender chicken breast is sautéed to perfection and combined with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce enriched with creamy Parmesan. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless customization options, making it perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing gently until coated in the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg