Description

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food pasta dish. Tender chicken, rich garlic butter, and parmesan cream sauce make this easy weeknight recipe a family favorite. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

1 lb rigatoni pasta

1 lb chicken breast, diced

3 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and cream. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parmesan and let it melt into the sauce.

5. Return chicken to skillet. Add cooked rigatoni and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is best served fresh but also reheats beautifully with a splash of milk or cream.

Don’t overcook the chicken; it continues to cook in the sauce.

Low and slow garlic cooking avoids bitterness and boosts flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 610
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 135mg