Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni is a luscious pasta dish that combines tender chicken and rigatoni in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is both comforting and impressive. With its simple preparation and indulgent flavors, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring while bringing to a simmer. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Slice rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with cooked rigatoni. Toss everything together until well coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg