Description
Indulge in the comfort of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and creamy textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this delightful recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired with hearty rigatoni pasta. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a gourmet meal that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed on its own or accompanied by a fresh salad and garlic bread, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
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 chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni into the sauce; toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg