Description
Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan, a delightful combination that brings together tender chicken, a creamy garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also makes for an impressive meal whether it’s a bustling weeknight or a special occasion. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan elevates this comforting dish, making it a family favorite sure to impress guests. With its savory depth and creamy textures, you’ll find yourself coming back for seconds!
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken pieces until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened (3–4 minutes). Mix in Parmesan cheese; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken to skillet along with rigatoni; toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 132mg