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Indulgent Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta Chicken

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Quick, creamy, cheesy indulgence! Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Garlic Butter Chicken. Your go-to Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Boneless, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Dried or fresh
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with penne or fusilli
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Dried or fresh, for garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let it sit for a few minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook rotini according to package instructions.
  5. Lower the heat and add heavy cream to the skillet. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Whisk in grated Parmesan until smooth. Adjust the thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Combine the drained rotini with the sauce and chicken. Mix gently for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best results, always use fresh cheese and avoid overcooking the garlic.