Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini offers a delightful blend of flavors wrapped in a comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken cooked to perfection, coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce and finished with creamy Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish satisfies cravings while keeping cooking simple. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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 rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt some butter and add the cubed chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning. Sauté until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted, then add shredded mozzarella for creaminess.
- Combine the cooked rotini with the chicken and sauce in the skillet, tossing until well coated. Serve warm garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg