Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo. This rich and comforting dish combines tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it an irresistible choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring salted water to boil in a large pot. Cook rotini until al dente, then drain.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the seasoned chicken until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. If you prefer a lighter option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.