Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to your dinner table. This delightful dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, savory Parmesan sauce, perfectly paired with hearty rigatoni pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, its creamy texture and bold flavor profile ensure it will be a hit with family and friends alike. Whip it up in just under 30 minutes for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
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, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni; toss to coat evenly in sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg