Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful meal with our Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken. This satisfying dish features tender chicken simmered in garlic-infused butter, tossed with perfectly cooked rotini pasta, and enveloped in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings, ensuring that everyone at the table delights in every bite. With its comforting flavors and generous portions, this dish is bound to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for chicken)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce; add reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Mix in cooked chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg