Description
A delicious creamy rotini pasta dish with tender chicken and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet; mix well to coat evenly with sauce. Stir in herbs as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped basil.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg