Description
A rich and flavorful creamy garlic butter chicken rigatoni dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Adjust garlic according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken rigatoni recipe