Creamy Rotini Chicken Pasta (Printable Recipe)
Creamy rotini pasta with tender chicken and rich sundried tomato sauce ready in just 20 minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein and Seasoning
01 -
10 oz chicken breast
02 -
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
03 -
1 tablespoon dried oregano
04 -
1 tablespoon garlic powder
05 -
0.5 tablespoon onion powder
06 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Aromatics and Fats
07 -
1 shallot, finely diced
08 -
4 garlic cloves, finely diced
09 -
3 tablespoons olive oil
10 -
4 tablespoons butter
→ Sauce and Garnish
11 -
1 tablespoon tomato paste
12 -
200 ml heavy cream
13 -
0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
14 -
0.25 cup parmesan, grated
15 -
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Pasta
16 -
10 oz rotini pasta
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Slice chicken breasts horizontally and pound to even thickness. Season with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
02 -
Boil salted water and cook rotini until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Drain and reserve pasta water.
03 -
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sear chicken on medium heat until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
04 -
In the same pan, sauté shallots and garlic in butter. Stir in tomato paste, then add cream and sundried tomatoes. Simmer until combined.
05 -
Add cooked rotini to sauce with a splash of reserved water. Stir in parmesan and sliced chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Cook pasta until just al dente to maintain ideal texture when combined with the sauce.
02 -
Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed for a silky finish.