Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish that combines rich flavors and cozy textures. This delightful meal features tender chicken pieces simmered in a luscious Parmesan sauce, enveloping hearty rigatoni for a satisfying dining experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also impressive enough to serve guests. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a dish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to simmer and reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; let it thicken.
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; toss until well-coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg