Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, luscious sauce made from garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, served over hearty rigatoni pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this comforting meal comes together in just 35 minutes and is sure to become a favorite at your table. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove 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 until smooth; simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken and rigatoni with the sauce; 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 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg