Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni is a comforting, flavorful pasta dish made with tender chicken, a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni. It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner that tastes gourmet but takes minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and done. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter to the same pan, stir in minced garlic, and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for a few minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy, then simmer briefly until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan, toss in the rigatoni, and coat well with the sauce. Finish with chopped parsley and serve warm.