Description
Indulge in a delicious and comforting dish with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce recipe. Tender chicken, al dente rotini pasta, and a rich Parmesan sauce come together in a flavorful combination that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, milk, and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta, pasta water, and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or cooked sausage if desired.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
