Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce recipe. Tender chicken and rigatoni pasta coated in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce – a perfect comfort food meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Saute, Simmer, Toss
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream and Parmesan: Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, followed by the cooked rigatoni pasta. Toss to combine, coating the pasta and chicken in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce, Chicken Pasta Recipe
