Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo. This one-pan dish combines tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Ready in just 25 minutes, this delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine. Let simmer before adding Parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes.
- Return cooked chicken and rotini to the skillet; toss until coated in sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg