Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich, savory flavors in a creamy sauce. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken pieces seared to perfection and tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and garnished with parsley, this meal is not only perfect for family dinners but also impressive enough for entertaining guests. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious homemade dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken to skillet, add rigatoni, and mix until fully coated. Simmer together for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg