Creative Chicken Rotini
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Creative Chicken Rotini, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender rotini pasta, juicy bite-sized chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables in a creamy Parmesan-infused sauce. This recipe is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors, featuring sautéed garlic, red bell peppers, zucchini, and blistered cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and nutrition. The rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning brings everything together in just 30 minutes of cook time. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a finishing touch, and you’ve got a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner ready to delight the entire family. Perfect for pasta lovers, this quick and delicious recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
- 1 piece zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly blistered.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked rotini and chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken evenly in the creamy sauce.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (if using) and serve hot. Enjoy your Creative Chicken Rotini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 4639 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.2 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 192.1 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3093 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
