Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni with Parmesan is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic butter, and creamy Parmesan sauce, all enveloped in hearty rigatoni pasta. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, standing out for its simplicity and depth of flavor. With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal on busy weeknights or at gatherings. The creamy sauce beautifully coats each piece of chicken and rigatoni, making it a crowd-pleaser that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and cook the minced garlic. Stir in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and cream until smooth.
- Incorporate Parmesan and mozzarella until melted, then toss in cooked rigatoni and chicken to coat evenly.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg