Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and hearty rigatoni pasta into a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan create an indulgent sauce that coats the pasta beautifully, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. With its impressive presentation and versatility, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until thickened. Adjust with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 355g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg