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Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Easy Pasta Dinner

Bring restaurant-style comfort to your kitchen with this Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Easy Pasta Dinner. Tender rotini spirals coated in a creamy cheese sauce meet juicy garlic-parmesan chicken for the ultimate family-friendly dish. This meal is perfect for a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or weekend treat. It’s rich, satisfying, and versatile enough to fit into your weekly rotation of easy recipes, dinner ideas, and home-cooked comfort meals. Perfect for anyone looking for simple pasta recipes, family-friendly dinners, and cheesy food ideas that always please.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Slice chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and gradually whisk in cheddar and parmesan until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
  • Top the pasta with sliced garlic parmesan chicken, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/4 cup of heavy cream while simmering the sauce. To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk to bring back the creamy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesy chicken pasta, comfort food recipes, easy pasta dinner, quick family meals
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