Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This quick and delicious recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, perfectly paired with hearty rigatoni. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish delivers a satisfying meal that everyone will adore. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a bowl of creamy goodness that warms the heart and delights the taste buds.
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, and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg