Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni – Easy Chicken Recipes
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken bites are coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce and tossed with rigatoni, then topped with parmesan cheese. This dish fits perfectly into your rotation of easy chicken recipes, quick and easy recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy food recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy pasta recipes, and even quick evening snacks easy recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan, then add cooked rigatoni. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Top with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.