Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a quick and creamy dish that brings the flavors of Italian cuisine right to your table in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by the nutty flavor of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or special occasions, and you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for an unforgettable dining experience that will surely impress your family and friends.
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 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 skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear seasoned chicken until golden brown; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant; add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow to thicken; mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to skillet, toss with rigatoni, and simmer for another minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg