Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce Bliss
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust garlic quantity based on preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg