Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a deliciously comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni. This quick 30-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, impressing family and friends alike with its creamy texture and savory flavors. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan elevates the dish, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this delightful meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it thicken slightly before mixing in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked chicken with sauce and add rigatoni; mix until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 335g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg