Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan
Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with flavor—this garlic butter chicken rigatoni is pure comfort in a bowl. Tender chicken, rich sauce, and melty Parmesan all come together with hearty pasta for a weeknight dinner that feels like a weekend splurge.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for gar
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 mins until fragrant.
Build the Sauce: Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 3–5 mins, then mix in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and adjust salt and pepper.
Combine: Add cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650–700
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 35g