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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce Recipe
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Indulge in a delicious and comforting dish with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rotini in Parmesan Sauce recipe. Tender chicken, al dente rotini pasta, and a rich Parmesan sauce come together in a flavorful combination that will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the Pasta:

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, milk, and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Combine and Serve: Add pasta, pasta water, and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
  • Substitute chicken with shrimp or cooked sausage if desired.
  • Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and color.

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