Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
Golden-seared chicken bathed in velvety garlic butter sauce and nestled over tender rotini—it’s the kind of comforting dish that makes you slow down and savor every bite. The rich Parmesan sauce clings to every twist of pasta, while the chicken stays juicy and flavorful, thanks to the garlic butter base. Perfect for quick dinners or impressive weekend meals, this creamy pasta is a must-try for anyone who loves easy dinner ideas, comfort food, and restaurant-quality flavors at home.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta pot
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season, and sear in olive oil and butter for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Cook rotini pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan, whisk until creamy; thin with pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet, coat well with sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
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