Description
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, al dente rigatoni, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken until cooked through, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream and broth, then whisk in Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta, chicken, and spinach to the skillet, toss to coat. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the chicken in a mix of butter and olive oil.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be slightly less creamy.
- This dish pairs perfectly with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
