Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini: An Indulgent Delight
A deliciously rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and rotini pasta coated in a luscious Parmesan sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, then add the Parmesan cheese and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked rotini to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini, creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken