Description
Indulge in the rich and satisfying flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce, a dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken with hearty rigatoni pasta enveloped in a velvety garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe boasts a quick preparation time of just 35 minutes and delivers a comforting meal that is bound to impress. The combination of fresh ingredients and simple techniques makes it easy to recreate this Italian-American classic at home. Garnished with fresh parsley, each plate not only tastes delicious but also looks stunning. Get ready to dive into a mouthwatering culinary experience that will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 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 (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken and rigatoni to the skillet; toss until well-coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg