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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken over Creamy Rotini

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A delightful dish featuring succulent crispy chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy rotini pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional) for a kick
  • Salt & black pepper to taste Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for cooking chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced for cooking chicken
Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter for the sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced for the sauce
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella (optional) for extra creaminess
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water if sauce needs thinning
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Rotini
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Lower the heat, add the butter and minced garlic, tossing to coat the chicken in the garlicky goodness for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
Making the Creamy Rotini Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer.
  3. Stir in the cream cheese until it’s completely smooth, then mix in Parmesan and mozzarella.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and add reserved pasta water if needed for a nice, silky consistency.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the cooked rotini in the creamy sauce until it’s fully coated.
  2. Top it off with the crispy chicken pieces.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for that little extra flair!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat in a skillet over low heat to restore crispiness. Try adding sautéed vegetables or swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu.
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