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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

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Warm, comforting, and effortlessly indulgent, this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the kind of dinner that makes weeknights feel special.

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. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook 12 ounces rigatoni pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons butter until foamed and lightly browned.
  3. Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly for a minute or two.
  6. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and drained rigatoni to the skillet. Toss until well coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For best texture, serve immediately. Dry chicken pieces well before seasoning for better browning.

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