Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, enveloping hearty rigatoni pasta for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this creamy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends without requiring hours in the kitchen.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; let it thicken before adding Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Mix in reserved pasta water if needed, then return chicken to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg