Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce. This dish combines tender chicken bites, al dente rotini pasta, and a velvety Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the uncooked rotini to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use penne or fusilli instead of rotini.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
