Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish that transforms a simple meal into a culinary delight. With tender rigatoni enveloped in a luscious garlic sauce and juicy chicken pieces, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a visually stunning dish that will have your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and cooked through (about 7–10 minutes).
- Add garlic and cream: Lower the heat, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream.
- Incorporate cheese: Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss everything together: Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg