Description
Craving a quick dinner idea that feels like restaurant-quality comfort food? Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce delivers every time. This rich and creamy pasta recipe features golden-seared garlic butter chicken, rotini pasta that holds onto every drop of sauce, and a homemade Alfredo that’s unbelievably silky and cheesy. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, comfort food ideas, or pasta night inspiration, this dish fits the bill. It’s hearty, indulgent, and sure to be a new family favorite!
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
12 ounces rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil chopped
Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Toss the chicken cubes in garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the pan. Toss with the chicken and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside.
4. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
8. Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest, creamiest Alfredo sauce.
Warm the cream slightly before adding it to the pan to avoid separation.
A splash of reserved pasta water can help loosen up the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pasta recipe, Alfredo pasta, chicken Alfredo, comfort food