Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This dish combines tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, enveloped in creamy Parmesan goodness. Paired with hearty rigatoni pasta and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a meal that promises to delight your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, ensuring you can serve a satisfying dinner without extensive preparation. Enjoy a cozy family meal or impress your guests with this comforting Italian-inspired dish that’s both visually stunning and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the chicken, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni into the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg