Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and al dente rigatoni pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings when you’re looking to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With its delightful combination of savory garlic, melted Parmesan, and a hint of spice, this meal will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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 rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, mixing until smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg