Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that elevates your dining experience. This dish features tender chicken bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, combined with rigatoni pasta and enriched with grated Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering a rich flavor profile that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season and sauté the chicken pieces until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes before adding heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni; toss to coat in sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg