Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan, a comforting pasta dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente rigatoni, and finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. With its savory flavor profile and satisfying texture, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and guests alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown; season as desired.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic briefly, add chicken broth, and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; toss well.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg