This Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni recipe combines tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce with hearty rigatoni pasta, topped with parmesan for a comforting meal.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions.
Combine cooked rigatoni with the garlic butter sauce and chicken.
Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli to the dish for extra nutrition.