Description
Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Rigatoni Parmesan is a delightful dish that features tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, served over rich and creamy rigatoni pasta. This recipe is simple yet impressive, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite offers a flavorful experience that balances zest and creaminess, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with creamy sauce and chopped chicken. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations. - Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for added nutrition.