Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan—a perfect weeknight meal that brings restaurant-quality comfort to your table. Juicy chicken is seared and nestled into a garlicky, buttery sauce that coats every bite of tender rigatoni pasta, then topped with melty Parmesan. This easy dinner recipe delivers big flavor fast and makes an ideal choice for quick dinners, easy comfort food, family meals, and satisfying food ideas.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and reserved pasta water to create the sauce.
4. Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet. Add drained pasta and Parmesan. Stir to coat. Add cream if using.
5. Adjust seasoning, garnish with extra Parmesan or herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra depth, use a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation and color.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: easy dinner, pasta, chicken recipe, garlic butter, parmesan pasta, comfort food, quick recipe