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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce Bliss

This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Consider thighs for richer flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for searing.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Use unsalted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh cloves are best.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Or use individual herbs.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta Perfect shape for sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a rich sauce.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Keep extra for garnishing.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional, adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional, modify for spice.
  • 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water For adjusting sauce consistency.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Parmesan For serving.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously and gently simmering for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. If needed, adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
  5. Add the cooked rotini to the sauce, tossing to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together. Serve immediately garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For best results, keep pasta and sauce separate if storing.

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