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Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce

Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce

This Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce is the ultimate comfort food with flair. A creamy Alfredo sauce clings perfectly to rotini pasta, while golden seared chicken in garlic butter adds a rich, savory finish. It’s quick enough for a cozy weeknight dinner yet indulgent enough for a weekend splurge. Whether you're looking for easy dinner ideas or a new spin on pasta night, this recipe delivers bold flavor and cheesy satisfaction. It's an easy recipe that ticks every box: hearty, creamy, and full of flavor-packed food ideas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Dice chicken into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Toss in the cooked rotini and coat well with sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add seared chicken on top or mix in. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/4 cup of mozzarella at the end.
Let the sauce simmer gently—do not boil or it may separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1180IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, easy dinner, garlic butter chicken, weeknight dinner
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