Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a mouthwatering dish that brings comfort to any table. This creamy pasta recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with al dente rigatoni. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal combines convenience and flavor, making it a true family favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and one pan, you can create a delicious dinner that will have everyone 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
- 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 ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic briefly, then add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth; adjust with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet with rigatoni; toss to coat in sauce and simmer briefly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg