Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli Rotini
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli Rotini is a comforting and delicious pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked rotini in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep, delivering a satisfying flavor experience that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy texture and savory taste, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1½ cups broccoli florets
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. In the last two minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chicken broth and heavy cream; let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Return cooked chicken, rotini pasta, and broccoli to the skillet; toss until well coated in sauce.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups (300g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg