Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken and rigatoni in parmesan sauce is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken, rigatoni, parmesan sauce, pasta recipe, chicken pasta