Description

This Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy comfort meal made with rotini pasta, juicy garlic butter chicken, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it combines simple ingredients with bold flavor for an easy yet indulgent dish.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

10 oz rotini pasta

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Add minced garlic during the last minute.

4. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

5. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add more butter and garlic if needed.

6. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until simmering.

7. Gradually whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.

8. Stir in a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.

9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to combine.

10. Serve immediately with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese to ensure your sauce melts smoothly.

Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente texture helps it hold the sauce better.

Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 160mg