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Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce

Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
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Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts tossed with perfectly cooked rotini pasta in a rich garlic butter and Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, offering a gourmet taste with simple ingredients. Garnished with fresh parsley, it delivers a balance of savory herbs, cheesy richness, and a touch of elegance for the whole family to enjoy.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pasta

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Other

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons (optional, for sauce consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving a few tablespoons of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later if needed.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest before slicing.
  3. Make the garlic butter Parmesan sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté gently until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Combine pasta and chicken: Add the cooked rotini back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy Parmesan sauce. Slice the rested chicken breasts and place them on top of the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen.
  5. Final touches: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for color and fresh flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for a richer flavor and better melting.
  • Reserve pasta water to help achieve ideal sauce consistency.
  • Sauté garlic gently to avoid bitterness and preserve aroma.
  • Rest chicken before slicing to lock in juices.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, rotini pasta, Parmesan sauce, creamy chicken pasta, quick dinner, one-pan meal, easy weeknight recipe

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