Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni
This creamy garlic butter chicken rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Tender seared chicken pieces are coated in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce that clings to every rigatoni tube. With rich Parmesan, a hint of Italian seasoning, and a silky texture, this easy dinner idea is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta cravings, or when you need a satisfying meal that feels restaurant-quality at home.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Boil rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan and simmer until thickened.
- Toss chicken and rigatoni into the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in 2 oz of cream cheese. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 12mg
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