Description
A simple and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni recipe that combines tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken, cooked rigatoni, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken rigatoni, chicken pasta recipe, Italian pasta dish