Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. Featuring tender chicken enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce and perfectly cooked rigatoni, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rich taste and easy preparation. In just 30 minutes, you can serve your family a delightful dinner that not only satisfies hunger but also pleases the palate. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a gathering with friends, this creamy pasta dish garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; simmer briefly to coat well.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 155mg