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20 Minute Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Butter Chicken Rotini

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Enjoy this creamy alfredo pasta with garlic butter chicken. A rich, 25-minute skillet meal perfect for an easy Italian pasta dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil the rotini in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
  4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes and stir until melted.
  6. Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
  7. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Pasta Choice: I love using rotini because the spirals catch every drop of sauce, but if you have penne or bowties in the pantry, they work just as well for this creamy