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A bowl of creamy garlic butter chicken and rotini pasta topped with Parmesan
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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce

This creamy pasta dish combines juicy chicken with tender rotini pasta in a rich, buttery garlic sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta

Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth. Once heated, add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
  • In a separate skillet, cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center. Slice into strips.
  • Add cooked rotini pasta to the creamy Parmesan sauce. Stir to combine, then add sliced chicken.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Pair with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Fat: 32g