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Creamy Chicken Rotini

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🍝 Enjoy a creamy and comforting meal with this Creamy Rotini Chicken Pasta recipe featuring tender chicken and a rich, flavorful sauce.
πŸ§„ This dish combines perfectly cooked rotini with a luscious creamy tomato sauce and savory seasonings for a satisfying dinner in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 10 oz (300g) chicken breast

– 2 tbsp sweet paprika

– 1 tbsp dried oregano

– 1 tbsp garlic powder

– Β½ tbsp onion powder

– 1 shallot, finely diced

– 3 tbsp olive oil

– 4 garlic cloves, finely diced

– 4 tbsp butter

– 1 tbsp tomato paste

– 200 ml heavy cream

– ΒΌ cup sundried tomatoes

– ΒΌ cup grated parmesan

– 10 oz (300g) rotini pasta

– Fresh parsley, finely chopped

– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1-Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and pound them to an even thickness of about 2 cm. Then, season the chicken with sweet paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2-In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, draining it 2 minutes before al dente and reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

3-Cook the seasoned chicken in batches over medium-high heat until browned, then set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

4-In the same pan, lower the heat to medium, add the butter, and cook the garlic and shallot until fragrant.

5-Increase the heat to high, add the tomato paste, and cook until it darkens and becomes sticky, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.

6-Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the heavy cream and sundried tomatoes, then add the pasta along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.

7-Mix in the parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes silky; add more pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency. Finally, turn off the heat, stir in the fresh parsley and sliced chicken, and top with extra parmesan.

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Notes

⏳ Cook pasta just before al dente to avoid sogginess.
🌿 Add fresh parsley or basil for enhanced freshness and flavor.
πŸ§€ Parmesan cheese is essential for a rich, cheesy sauce finish.
πŸ”₯ Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice caramelized crust.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautΓ©ing and boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving