Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan, a comforting dish that elevates any dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent chicken pieces with hearty rigatoni, all enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With its savory notes and delightful textures, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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 according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; let simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes). Mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni in the sauce; toss to coat thoroughly. Simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg