Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan, a perfect dish for family dinners or impressing guests. This creamy pasta combines tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, complemented by the hearty rigatoni. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Enjoy the comforting taste of this savory meal that is sure to delight both kids and adults.
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
- 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 before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let thicken for about 3-4 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine chicken and rigatoni into the sauce, tossing to coat well. Simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg