Description
Sizzling Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini delivers comfort on a plate, blending Italian-inspired flavors with rich, velvety parmesan sauce. Delicious weeknight dinner promises hearty satisfaction with each forkful of tender chicken and perfectly twirled pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
Dairy & Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Seasonings & Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing at 375F (190C).
- Boil rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Create the Parmesan sauce by heating chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until aromatic.
- Cook chicken breasts in the garlic butter for 6-7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Slice the cooked chicken into tender strips.
- Merge the cooked rotini with the creamy Parmesan sauce, stirring to ensure complete coating.
- Gently fold the sliced chicken into the pasta and sauce mixture.
- Transfer to serving plates, optionally garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the rich, creamy flavors of this comforting dish.
Notes
- Swap out heavy cream for Greek yogurt or coconut milk to create a lighter, lower-fat version of the sauce that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Choose whole wheat rotini for added fiber and nutrition, giving the dish a healthier twist without compromising flavor.
- Toast garlic briefly to prevent burning and enhance its nutty, mellow flavor profile before adding chicken to the skillet.
- Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe cooking while maintaining tender, juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg