Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken and rigatoni in parmesan sauce is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half.
- Use whole wheat rigatoni for added fiber.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken, rigatoni, parmesan sauce