Garlic-Butter Chicken Rotini with Vibrant Vegetables

Ingredients

- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb chopped chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli spears
- 1 cup carrot coins
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 tbsp garlic sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the rotini pasta.
- Cut the chicken breast into small 1-inch cubes.
- Prepare the broccoli spears, rinse thoroughly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice carrots into thin coins if not pre-cut.

2. Cook the Rotini:
- Add the rotini pasta to the boiling water.
- Cook for about 8 minutes until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.

3. Saute the Chicken:
- In a large frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped chicken breast to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for approximately 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown.

4. Add Vegetables and Sauce:
- Add broccoli spears, carrot coins, and corn kernels to the pan with chicken.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of garlic sauce.
- Saute for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. Combine with Pasta:
- Lower the heat and add the cooked rotini to the pan.
- Stir well, ensuring pasta is coated with garlic butter and mixed thoroughly with chicken and vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

6. Finish and Serve:
- Once all ingredients are hot and well combined, remove from heat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly cracked pepper if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

1. Garlic butter chicken
2. Rotini pasta
3. Sautéed vegetables
4. Quick dinner
5. Family meal
6. Easy pasta dish
7. Vibrant vegetables
8. Chicken broccoli pasta
9. Savory garlic sauce
10. One-pan meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1480

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