Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: Indulgent Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
A rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and rotini pasta coated in a delicious Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rotini, Parmesan Sauce
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