Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni SAUCE: Indulgent Comfort Food
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that combines the richness of garlic butter sauce with tender chicken and hearty rigatoni pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This dish can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, Rigatoni, Comfort Food