Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce. Tender chicken, al dente rigatoni, and a decadent Parmesan sauce come together to create a satisfying and comforting meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the red pepper flakes if using. Add the heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to coat. Add the rigatoni, stir well, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in chopped parsley, then serve hot, garnished with more parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano.
- You can also substitute rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
