Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni: The Best Comfort Dish Ever
The ultimate comfort food, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni combines creamy garlic sauce and tender chicken, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken slices and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, comfort food, easy dinner, chicken pasta