Description
Rich, creamy, and full of bold flavor, this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rotini in Parmesan Sauce is the perfect comfort dish that feels indulgent yet easy enough for a weeknight. Juicy seared chicken, tender spiraled rotini, and a smooth, cheesy garlic-infused parmesan cream sauce come together in just 30 minutes. If you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or a cozy family meal, this is one you’ll want to save. It’s versatile, satisfying, and absolutely packed with flavor—perfect for both casual dinners and when you need a reliable crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Sauté garlic over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated parmesan gradually until melted and smooth.
6. If the sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time.
7. Add the cooked rotini and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
8. Slice rested chicken into strips or chunks and return to the skillet or serve on top.
9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
Don’t skip letting the chicken rest before slicing—it keeps it juicy.
A splash of reserved pasta water works wonders if the sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, garlic butter chicken, parmesan sauce, rotini pasta