Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy cheese with tender chicken and flavorful garlic, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta – 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Chicken breast – 2 pieces (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup, grated (plus extra for serving)
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Butter – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Black pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt – to taste
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet with the sauce, toss to coat. Add sliced chicken and mix until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
- For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container and it can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Cheesy Rotini, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Pasta Recipe, Family Dinner