Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken And Rotini is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This delicious dish features tender cubed chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its quick preparation time and mouthwatering flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Elevate your dining experience by customizing it with your choice of vegetables or proteins, ensuring everyone leaves the table happy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rotini and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Make the Sauce: Pour chicken broth into the skillet with cooked chicken, stirring well. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted; use reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained rotini in the skillet until coated in sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese and allow it to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg