Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rotini Pasta

35 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. 8Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. 9Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  10. 10Remove from skillet and set aside.
  11. 11Remove from skillet and set aside.
  12. 12Remove from skillet and set aside.
  13. 13Reduce heat to medium.
  14. 14Reduce heat to medium.
  15. 15Reduce heat to medium.
  16. 16In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  17. 17In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  18. 18In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  19. 19Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  20. 20Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  21. 21Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  22. 22Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
  23. 23Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
  24. 24Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
  25. 25Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  26. 26Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  27. 27Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  28. 28Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  29. 29Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  30. 30Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  31. 31Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  32. 32Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  33. 33Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  34. 34Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
  35. 35Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
  36. 36Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
  37. 37Stir in peas or spinach now if using.
  38. 38Stir in peas or spinach now if using.
  39. 39Stir in peas or spinach now if using.
  40. 40Simmer 2–3 more minutes, letting everything heat through and flavors meld.
  41. 41Simmer 2–3 more minutes, letting everything heat through and flavors meld.
  42. 42Simmer 2–3 more minutes, letting everything heat through and flavors meld.
  43. 43Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
  44. 44Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
  45. 45Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
  • 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
  • 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas or spinach
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas or spinach
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas or spinach
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh parsley

Equipment

large skillet