Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo is a luscious weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked rotini pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce in one convenient skillet. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also offers a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. With its creamy texture and savory notes, it’s an impressive meal that the entire family will enjoy. Perfect for busy evenings or any occasion when you want something delicious yet easy to make!
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
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes 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 chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes; stir until melted.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg