Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is the perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you crave a quick yet satisfying meal. This delightful dish combines tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta, and topped with generous amounts of melty Parmesan cheese. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s not only a convenient option but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe promises big flavors with minimal effort. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone wanting seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season and pat dry chicken pieces, then sear in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add cooked rigatoni and reserved pasta water to create the sauce.
- Mix in the seared chicken and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg