Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, al dente rigatoni pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, bite-sized.
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter.
- 3 garlic cloves, minced.
- 1 cup chicken broth.
- 1 cup heavy cream.
- 1 cup Parmesan, freshly grated.
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta.
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden, 6-8 minutes.
- Start Sauce: Add remaining butter and garlic to pan. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build Sauce: Add broth, simmer 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to pan. Add pasta and toss until coated.
- Finish: Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta
