Description
Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Garlic Butter Chicken is a comforting and indulgent dish that unites tender chicken pieces sautéed in rich garlic butter with rotini pasta enveloped in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this satisfying recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large pot, melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant. Add cream and chicken broth; bring to simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, seasonings and simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Combine cooked rotini with sauce; gradually add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Add chicken to the pot; toss well to combine. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg