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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

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Warm, comforting, and rich, this creamy dish features chicken seared in butter, fragrant garlic, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce coating the rigatoni.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rigatoni pasta in well-salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams slightly.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  8. Return chicken to skillet, add rigatoni, and toss until well-coated. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic butter chicken, rigatoni, parmesan sauce, comfort food

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