Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that transforms a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, served over ridged rigatoni that captures every bit of goodness. With just the right amount of fresh Parmesan sprinkled on top, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s a meal that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and measuring out all components.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni; toss with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg