Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
This creamy garlic butter chicken with rotini in parmesan sauce is an easy and delicious dish perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked rotini with the sauce in the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some fresh basil or parsley as a garnish.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rotini, Parmesan Sauce