Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender chicken bites coated in cheesy garlic butter, served with rigatoni pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg