Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. This delightful dish features tender chicken sautéed to perfection and tossed with hearty rigatoni pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for family dinners, cozy date nights, or whenever you crave a satisfying meal. With its luxurious flavors of garlic and butter combined with the nuttiness of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Easy to prepare and made in one skillet for minimal cleanup, it’s a winning choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth; simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni pasta. Toss gently until coated in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg