Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that transforms simple pantry ingredients into a rich and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. The combination of seared chicken breast and a velvety garlic cream sauce, finished off with Parmesan cheese, creates a flavor-packed experience that everyone at your dinner table will love. Not only is this pasta dish comforting and easy to prepare, but it also offers the flexibility to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Enjoy a hearty serving of this savory Italian meal tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; sear chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken and cooked rigatoni to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce and simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and optional chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg