Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken & rotini in parmesan sauce delivers comfort and elegance on one plate. Juicy chicken meets al dente pasta, blanketed in a luxurious, silky sauce that promises pure culinary satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rotini pasta
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat and melt butter, then sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and golden.
- Season diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then transfer to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly browned and cooked through.
- Simultaneously, boil water in a separate pot and cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Set aside one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with cooked chicken and garlic, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer cooked rotini directly into the skillet with creamy chicken sauce, gently tossing to ensure pasta is evenly coated. Adjust sauce consistency by adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate the dish immediately, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and add a bright, herbaceous flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize chicken texture by slicing or cubing before cooking for varied dining experiences.
- Prevent sauce separation by slowly adding Parmesan and stirring continuously during incorporation.
- Enhance protein options by substituting chicken with shrimp, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Reduce calories by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and Greek yogurt as a partial cream replacement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 907 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 68 g
- Saturated Fat: 42 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg