Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a heartwarming dish that combines tender rigatoni pasta with juicy chicken, all enveloped in a rich garlic and parmesan sauce. This quick and easy recipe promises to delight your taste buds while filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends, this meal will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and add grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sauce and chicken until well coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 91mg