Nothing beats a comforting bowl of creamy pasta, and this Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Rigatoni is the perfect dish for a cozy dinner. With tender bites of chicken, a rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni, this recipe is packed with flavor and comes together in just 30 minutes!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

12 oz rigatoni pasta

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Chicken

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

Step 4: Combine Everything

Add the cooked chicken and rigatoni back into the skillet, tossing everything together so that the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the creamy sauce.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy this delicious, creamy, and garlicky pasta dish!

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀

For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a slight kick.

Substitute penne or fettuccine if you don’t have rigatoni on hand.

Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra texture and nutrients.

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~550
Prep + Cooking Time: ~30 minutes