Description

Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food, combining succulent chicken, al dente rigatoni, and a rich garlic butter sauce topped with freshly grated Parmesan. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of savory flavors that will leave everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 lb rigatoni pasta
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and grate Parmesan.
Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet. Stir for about one minute until fragrant.
Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Top with grated Parmesan before serving, drizzling any remaining sauce on plates.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
Calories: 580
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: Substitute rigatoni with any pasta you have on hand for variety. Enhance nutrition by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes before serving.