Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests. This dish features tender chicken pieces and hearty rigatoni enveloped in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce infused with aromatic garlic butter. With its luscious texture and delightful flavors, this recipe guarantees a memorable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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
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 pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
- Return chicken and rigatoni to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg