Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet.
- Toss in the cooked rigatoni and mix well, ensuring the pasta is coated with the garlic butter.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding red pepper flakes for heat. You can customize with shrimp or different pasta types if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg