Description
A delicious comfort food recipe featuring rigatoni pasta, chicken, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Rigatoni with Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe