Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Rigatoni in Alfredo Sauce. This comforting dish features tender chicken bites sautéed in garlic butter, paired with al dente rigatoni enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste at home. Enjoy the heavenly aroma and delightful textures that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Boil rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream gradually, then add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with chicken and Alfredo sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 330g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 155mg