Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a comforting, flavorful dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with rich, creamy pasta. This delightful recipe is ideal for family dinners or cozy date nights and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. The star of the show is the luscious garlic butter sauce, enhanced with Parmesan cheese, that envelops the rotini and chicken, creating an irresistible meal everyone will love. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; pour in chicken broth and stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Gradually add mozzarella while stirring until combined.
- Return cooked rotini to the pot; mix well to coat pasta with sauce and evenly distribute chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg