Description
Golden garlic butter chicken paired with cheesy Alfredo rotini pasta is the kind of comfort food you crave after a long day. This quick dinner idea is creamy, savory, and filled with irresistible textures—from the juicy seared chicken to the rich, velvety Alfredo sauce hugging every twist of pasta. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly dinner idea or an easy recipe for weeknight comfort, this dish delivers cozy satisfaction every time. It’s a perfect blend of indulgence and ease, making it one of those food ideas you’ll want to revisit over and over again.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Season diced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and seasoned chicken to the skillet.
4. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
6. In the skillet, lower heat and add heavy cream. Stir constantly.
7. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth.
8. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
9. Toss in the cooked rotini and stir to coat evenly.
10. Add chicken back to the skillet or plate it on the side.
11. Sprinkle parsley over the top and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, garlic butter chicken, Alfredo recipe, comfort food, easy dinner