Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce
A quick and easy comfort food dish combining tender chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and rigatoni pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Instructions
1. Cook rigatoni to al dente; drain and reserve pasta water.
2. Sauté seasoned chicken in butter until golden brown; set aside.
3. Add garlic to skillet with butter; sauté until fragrant.
4. Stir in chicken broth; simmer and reduce slightly.
5. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix until smooth.
6. Return chicken to skillet; toss with pasta to coat.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Avoid boiling sauce after adding cream to prevent breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg