Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini Alfredo, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. The tender chicken is sautéed to golden perfection and combined with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce made from garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. This one-pan dish delivers comforting warmth and satisfying flavors that are sure to please your family and guests alike. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this recipe is both versatile and delicious, making it a go-to for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently before stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked chicken and rotini with the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg