Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The dish features tender chicken cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce enriched with creamy Parmesan. Paired with hearty rigatoni, every bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Quick to prepare, this one-pan meal takes just 35 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- 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, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni; toss to combine in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg