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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is a delightful blend of tender chicken and rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish combines comforting flavors and creamy textures that will please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an impressive meal that invites laughter and joy around the dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add seasoned chicken and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently.
  4. Add Cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet along with drained rigatoni; toss to coat in sauce.
  6. Serve Up: Plate the dish, adding extra Parmesan if desired, and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, include vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Swap rigatoni for penne or fusilli based on your preference. Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

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