Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This delightful dish features tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan, perfectly coating hearty rigatoni pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The combination of flavors will leave everyone at the table craving more, making it a memorable addition to your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni; toss to combine.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg