Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Rotini
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a velvety garlic-butter cream sauce, served over fluffy rotini pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden.
- Remove chicken from skillet and slice into strips.
- Add heavy cream to the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked rotini and sliced chicken with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg