Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce—a dish that promises to elevate your dinner experience. Tender chunks of chicken are sautéed to golden perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce enriched with savory Parmesan. Paired with hearty rigatoni pasta, this meal is not only quick and easy to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a delicious, satisfying dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
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 (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; let simmer until smooth (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken and rigatoni to the skillet; toss to coat evenly with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg