Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Rigatoni in Alfredo Sauce is a delectable dish that combines succulent chicken bites sautéed in rich garlic butter with perfectly cooked rigatoni enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, promising a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chicken until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about one minute).
- Stir in heavy cream, simmer gently, then incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the skillet with the chicken and sauce until well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg