Chicken wrotini is a flavorful, hearty, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Made with tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a creamy sauce, it's a favorite among pasta lovers of all ages. With so many different ways to prepare it, there's sure to be a recipe that fits your taste and dietary needs. From classic Alfredo to creamy pesto or even a tangy lemon-herb sauce, the possibilities are endless. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of chicken wrotini!
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
ROTINI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a total comfort food casserole that even the kids will love.
Provided by Michelle W
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
- Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, onion and mushrooms until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, milk, condensed soup and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in the chicken mixture. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ROTINI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Pasta dishes are a favorite in our family. I changed the original recipe to suit our tastes...and we all think this comforting casserole is delicious. I like to accompany it with a tossed green salad. -Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; place in a bowl, Add the onion mixture, chicken, soup, milk, frozen vegetables, cheese, parsley, thyme and salt., Pour into a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cornflakes; spritz with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN ROTINI STOVETOP CASSEROLE
Rotini pasta tossed with chicken, bell pepper and a creamy herb sauce--all prepared on the stovetop! Very quick and easy recipe. You can improvise and adapt to your family's tastes, and serve it for any occasion.
Provided by Terry
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover, and set aside.
- Saute chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in green and red bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
- In a casserole dish, combine the hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 126.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 326.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND ROTINI CASSEROLE
A creamy sauce coats tender rotini, moist chicken and colorful vegetables.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- In pan, mix pasta, chicken, frozen vegetables, soup and broth. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
- Top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with onions and cheese. Bake uncovered about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI
My husband and our sons like to have meat with their meals, but I prefer more veggies. This combo with rotini pasta is colorful and healthy, and it keeps everyone happy. -Anna-Marie Williams, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook rotini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan., Add mushrooms and carrots to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, cream cheese and lemon juice; stir until cheese is melted., Drain rotini; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken, peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, pepper, heavy cream, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
- Cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
- Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly.
- Enjoy!
CREAMY CHICKEN ROTINI
This is an Excellent and rich dish that lots will love! It's one I have made using basic rules of cooking. It tends to favor flavor lovers and is easy to make. Enjoy!
Provided by Lady MoM
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large pot start to boil water for your pasta;(to save time)Cook pasta as directed, rinse and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°C.
- Cut and chop your meat to bite size chunks, set aside in fridge.
- Chop your ingredients that need choping and crush your garlic, place in a medium bowl.
- Add Condensed Cream of Celery soup, half and half, cream cheese, and other spices for your sauce. Gently with a masher combine everything to a nice and smooth sauce.
- In a very Large greased casserole dish, lay your pasta, then meat, then sauce. Top with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minute till cheese is just nicely browned on top!
CHICKEN ROTINI SOUP
This is a very easy chicken soup to make. Fresh chicken cooked in chicken broth with pasta and mixed veggies. A great homemade chicken soup without the hassle of straining your own stock.
Provided by JULIESLP
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place enough water in a 5 quart pot over high heat to boil the pasta. Place the bouillon in the water and bring to a boil. Place the rotini in the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and set pasta aside.
- In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth and water. To this, add the celery, onion, carrots and chicken. Bring to a boil and stir in the reserved pasta. Reduce heat to medium low, let simmer and season with the garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1198.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROTINI CHICKEN SALAD
Terrific lunchtime or picnic salad, hearty enough to be a meal!
Provided by nascar3
Categories Salad
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.
- Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.
- Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
VELVEETA® CHEESY CHICKEN ROTINI
Find out how to make our VELVEETA® Cheesy Chicken Rotini with a short video. Our delicious 30-minute entrée is perfect for busy weeknight dinners and leftovers the next day. This creamy chicken pasta skillet is sure to become one of your new favorite rotini recipes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until no longer pink.
- Stir in water. Bring to boil. Add pasta; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until pasta is tender.
- Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cook, covered, 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g
CHICKEN ROTINI BAKE
Make and share this Chicken Rotini Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
- Heat oven to 350°F Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
- In large bowl, combine cooked rotini, chicken, celery, onion, basil and pepper; mix well.
- In medium -bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk and sour cream; blend well. Add to rotini mixture; mix well.
- Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole.
- In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 318.9, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 30.1
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ROTINI CASSEROLE
Easy to put together casserole with a wonderfully creamy sauce. Great with a crusty bread and a glass of white wine
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly spray a 9x13" pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour a tablespoon at a time and stir until smooth.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Bring to a low boil, and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Stir in cream cheese and until melted.
- Add wine, and season with mustard, nutmeg and salt.
- Pour cooked noodles in pan.
- Layer chicken pieces over the noodles.
- Pour sauce over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese and butter, and sprinkle over the sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until edges of casserole are bubbling.
- Remove from oven, and stir to thoroughly coat pasta and chicken and to keep top of casserole from hardening.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9, Fat 48.9, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 171, Sodium 888, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 37.1
ROTINI & SPICY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE
Put together a simple dinner entrée with this quick Rotini & Spicy Chicken in Tomato Sauce! This recipe includes rotini, crushed red pepper & cream cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Healthy Living Dinner Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend tomato sauce and cream cheese in blender until smooth.
- Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 8 min. or until chicken is evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce mixture and all remaining ingredients except parsley; stir. Simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
CASHEW-CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD
I've tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It's fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews-and ( always come home with an empty bowl! -Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 37g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SPICY KIMCHI CHICKEN ROTINI
This spaghetti has a kick of spiciness and the tang of Korean kimchi! Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired!
Provided by jennydotdot
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Bring marinara sauce to a simmer in a saucepan. Add kimchi, chicken, onion, and red chile paste; stir until completely mixed and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Mix butter into pasta and toss to coat. Pour marinara sauce over pasta and top with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 555.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Wrotini, also known as fusilli, is a corkscrew-shaped pasta that holds sauce well. However, you can also use other short pastas like penne, rotini, or macaroni.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes this dish, so don't skimp on it. Use a sauce that is rich in flavor and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
- Add some protein. Chicken is a classic protein to add to chicken wrotini, but you can also use beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu. Just be sure to cook the protein thoroughly before adding it to the pasta.
- Don't forget the vegetables. Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrition to chicken wrotini. Some good options include broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or oregano add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
Conclusion:
Chicken wrotini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a more formal dinner party. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a chicken wrotini dish that everyone will love.
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