Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a mouthwatering recipe that elevates comfort food to new heights. This dish features tender chicken pieces, perfectly cooked rigatoni, and a rich garlic butter sauce all topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this creamy pasta dish is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With its delectable flavor and satisfying texture, everyone at the table will love this meal.
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 freshly 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 the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes). Add Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine the chicken and rigatoni in the skillet; toss until fully coated. Simmer briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg