Description
A cozy, creamy pasta dinner featuring tender garlic butter chicken and rotini coated in a velvety Parmesan sauce. Perfect for quick weeknights.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts or thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
Heat butter in skillet and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add garlic to skillet, then pour in broth and cream. Simmer.
Whisk in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked.
Add rotini and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use thighs for juicier results.
Add vegetables for a lighter spin.
Use evaporated milk for a lighter sauce.
Ground chicken works well for a one-skillet variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 610 per serving