Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken and rich garlic flavors, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet with chicken and sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce, stirring well to combine.
- Mix Everything Together: Add cooked rigatoni back into the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything until pasta is coated in sauce.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to plates and drizzle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. A sprinkle of fresh parsley can enhance presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg