Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rigatoni is a comforting dish that brings warmth to any dinner table. This delightful recipe features tender chicken cooked to golden perfection, enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, and tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this meal is not only quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s a family favorite that everyone will love. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with garlic bread or steamed vegetables. Dive into this rich and flavorful dish, and enjoy the smiles around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni and chicken back into the skillet; mix until evenly coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 646
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg