Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This indulgent recipe features tender chicken and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta, all enveloped in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it delivers rich taste without complicated steps. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this comforting meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add another tbsp of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet along with rigatoni; toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve hot topped with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 280g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg