Description

This creamy garlic butter chicken rigatoni recipe is your next weeknight favorite! Packed with juicy pan-seared chicken, tender rigatoni pasta, and a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce, it’s the perfect comfort food that tastes like a restaurant-quality dinner made right at home. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, family meal prep, or crave-worthy pasta dish, this recipe delivers. It’s rich, satisfying, and completely delicious for pasta and chicken lovers alike.

Ingredients

12 oz rigatoni pasta

2 large chicken breasts, diced

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

3. Add diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

4. Lower the heat and pour heavy cream into the same skillet. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth and creamy.

5. Return the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to combine everything in the sauce evenly.

6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot. Add extra cheese or pepper if desired.

Notes

Be sure to simmer the sauce gently and not boil it — this keeps it creamy and smooth.

You can add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and color.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American/Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 675
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 590mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy chicken pasta, Alfredo rigatoni, garlic butter chicken pasta, comfort food, pasta recipe, dinner ideas