Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce that’s perfectly balanced with the nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese. With hearty rigatoni that captures every bit of the luscious sauce, it’s a delightful meal for family dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Elevate your next dinner with this satisfying comfort food that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in remaining butter until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until smooth.
- Combine chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; toss to coat well.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 135mg