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Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan Recipe
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This Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces in a rich garlic butter sauce with al dente rigatoni pasta and creamy Parmesan cheese. A perfect meal for any day of the week!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season and Sear the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30–45 seconds.
  4. Combine Chicken and Pasta: Add cooked rigatoni to the garlic butter sauce. Stir well. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
  5. Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the pan. Add Parmesan cheese and heavy cream (if using). Stir until creamy and combined.
  6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For a lighter version, you can omit the heavy cream.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Rigatoni, Parmesan, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food

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