Description

This Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken is the kind of comfort food that wraps you in warmth. Creamy rotini pasta meets golden-seared chicken bites, all drenched in a buttery garlic sauce that’s both hearty and indulgent. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests without the stress.

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta

2 large chicken breasts, cubed

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

4. Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Whisk continuously to avoid clumping.

5. Stir in shredded Parmesan and Italian herbs. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.

6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce.

7. Add pasta into the pan, gently folding everything together until evenly coated.

8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Don’t overcook the chicken—remove it from heat once golden to avoid drying out.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, creamier sauce.

If the Alfredo gets too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove-top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: Alfredo pasta, garlic butter chicken, creamy pasta