Description
Creamy garlic butter chicken and rigatoni in parmesan sauce is a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Freshly grated parmesan works best for flavor.
- Adjust garlic according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken, rigatoni, parmesan sauce