Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken with rotini in parmesan sauce is a delightful meal that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth, adjusting with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Add cooked rotini and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, organic chicken for better flavor.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rotini, Parmesan Sauce, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe