Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken
Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy textures, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired with perfectly cooked rotini pasta and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. With its comforting taste and satisfying ingredients, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
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), then set aside.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine rotini with the sauce and add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Gently fold in the garlic butter chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg