Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a quick and delectable dish, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with al dente rigatoni pasta and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables for an extra burst of flavor and nutrition. With its creamy texture and savory taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 1. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- 3. Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer.
- 4. Stir in heavy cream and allow to thicken slightly before adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- 5. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix in the rigatoni. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce.
- 6. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 280g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg