Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce with al dente rigatoni pasta. Topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, this meal is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Its comforting flavors and simple preparation make it a go-to recipe for impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating parmesan.
- Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Baste chicken until the butter melts (about 2 minutes).
- Toss in the cooked rigatoni to combine everything thoroughly.
- Serve on plates or a platter, topped with parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg