Description
Creamy, cheesy rotini pasta tossed in a rich garlic parmesan sauce and topped with juicy, golden-seared chicken bites. This easy pasta dinner is the perfect comfort meal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Add rotini into the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Return chicken to skillet and combine.
8. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth sauce.
To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess.
This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: pasta dinner, chicken pasta, cheesy rotini