Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a heartwarming dish that brings the essence of Italian comfort food right to your table. This creamy, flavorful pasta is adorned with tender chicken and enveloped in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its delightful aroma and satisfying taste, every forkful feels like a warm hug for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and grating the parmesan cheese.
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine while scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the cooked rigatoni. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg