Description
A delicious and creamy chicken rotini pasta dish topped with mozzarella and garlic cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the cheese sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Rotini Pasta with Mozzarella Garlic Cheese Sauce