Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food that seamlessly blends tender chicken, creamy rigatoni, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to for families looking for delicious and satisfying meals. The irresistible combination of flavors, enhanced by freshly grated Parmesan and a hint of Italian seasoning, guarantees to impress both kids and adults alike. Serve it garnished with fresh parsley for an appealing touch that makes it perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add seasoned chicken pieces, and cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened; mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to skillet, add rigatoni, and toss to coat with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg