Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella, a delightful one-pot meal that is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. This comforting dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with rotini pasta and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add rotini pasta; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream, Velveeta cubes, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan; stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top; cover for about 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg