Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini in Parmesan Sauce
A comforting one-pot meal combining tender chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and delightful rotini pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Pasta & Sauce
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic minced or powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until fully cooked and no longer pink. Slice and set aside.
Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Stir in garlic and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Combining
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Gently mix in the sliced chicken.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta instead of rotini, such as penne or fusilli.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives the best flavor and a smoother sauce.
- Season to taste and adjust garlic according to preference.
- This dish is best served fresh and hot.