Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is pure comfort in a skillet. Tender chicken, rich garlic butter, and rotini pasta all tossed in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce quick enough for weeknights, but indulgent enough to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. - Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5–6 minutes, or until chicken is golden and cooked through. - Make the Creamy Sauce
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. - Combine Everything
Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2 more minutes. - Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap rotini with penne, farfalle, or fusilli if preferred.
- Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for a veggie boost.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese when adding Parmesan.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days—just reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: ~690 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: <0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, parmesan rotini, easy chicken dinner