Description
A rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and rigatoni pasta in a garlic butter Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add cooked rigatoni, and toss everything together. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Season with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra creaminess, consider adding cream cheese or mascarpone.
- Reheat gently in a skillet, adding a splash of cream if needed.
- You can substitute penne or fettuccine for rigatoni if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter sauce, rigatoni recipe, parmesan sauce, quick dinner recipe