Description
Indulge in a decadent, creamy garlic butter chicken and rotini pasta dish smothered in a rich Parmesan sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Parmesan Sauce:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook rotini according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rotini Pasta, Parmesan Sauce, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe
