Description
Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Rigatoni Parmesan is a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic garlic with rich rigatoni pasta enveloped in a velvety Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water.
- Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine with rigatoni in the sauce. Sprinkle oregano before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg