Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce that pairs beautifully with rotini pasta. With a hint of garlic and a sprinkle of fresh chives, every bite is a satisfying experience that will leave everyone craving more. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this easy and versatile recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and flavor. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 10 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning
- smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat; add half of the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt remaining butter; add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently then stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Combine cooked rotini with sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in cooked chicken.
- Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg