Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a comforting dish that transforms a simple dinner into a delightful culinary experience. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, enveloping al dente rigatoni and topped with freshly grated parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress your family and friends with its robust flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each breast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Add cooked rigatoni and sliced chicken, tossing to combine.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg