Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. Tender chicken and al dente rigatoni are coated in a luscious, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken, cook in olive oil until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream and broth, then stir in Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine: Toss chicken and rigatoni in sauce, heat through, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Enhance with baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
