Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken, hearty rigatoni, and a luscious Parmesan sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a rich flavor profile with every bite. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet remains easy to prepare. The creamy sauce, infused with garlic and butter, envelops the pasta and chicken beautifully, making it an irresistible choice for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)
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, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken and rigatoni to skillet; toss until well coated in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg