Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce, a perfect dish for family dinners or intimate date nights. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken with a velvety garlic butter sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese and hearty rigatoni pasta. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s not just quick but also incredibly satisfying, making it a go-to comfort food that will surely impress your loved ones. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or something special to celebrate, this dish is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg