Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This delightful dish combines tender chicken pieces with a rich garlic butter sauce and hearty rigatoni pasta, creating an unforgettable meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sauté until golden (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet with minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until smooth and creamy. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken and rigatoni to the skillet; toss until well coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg