Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish features tender chicken coated in a velvety garlic butter Parmesan sauce, served over al dente rigatoni pasta. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends alike. Plus, it can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it quick and convenient for any night of the week.
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
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken and add cooked rigatoni to the skillet; toss until well coated with sauce.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg