Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: Irresistibly Rich Rigatoni Bliss
Indulge in this creamy garlic butter chicken served over rigatoni and drenched in a rich Parmesan sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce