Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni Recipe
Tender chicken, rigatoni, and Parmesan blend in a flavorful, creamy sauce for a comforting, easy pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Dish Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Add chicken broth to the skillet, simmer for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat, stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken and rigatoni to skillet. Toss until coated in sauce. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
