Description
Cheesy Alfredo Twisted Pasta with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce is your new favorite comfort food dinner idea. Creamy alfredo sauce hugs every twist of rotini pasta while tender, golden-seared garlic butter chicken adds a rich, savory touch. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, hearty meal, or weeknight recipe idea, this quick, satisfying dish checks every box. It’s a cheesy, creamy pasta dream come true—perfect for any pasta lover seeking easy, delicious food ideas.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (cubed)
10 oz rotini pasta
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
2. Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until golden and fragrant.
5. Lower heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and stir until warm.
6. Add parmesan cheese in batches, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
7. Toss in cooked pasta, coating it evenly. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
8. Return chicken to skillet or plate separately over pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
Make sure the chicken is evenly cubed to ensure uniform cooking.
If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, reheat gently with a splash of milk or pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, alfredo pasta, garlic butter chicken, creamy pasta, quick dinner ideas, cheesy pasta, comfort food, weeknight meals