This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a delicious, comforting dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. The creamy garlic butter sauce paired with the chicken and rotini pasta makes for an indulgent and flavorful meal.
Here’s how to make it:
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides and fully cooked through (about 7-8 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
4. Combine the Sauce and Pasta:
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
5. Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the creamy garlic butter chicken and rotini in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
This dish is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from the garlic and Parmesan. It’s a perfect meal to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Enjoy!
