Indulge in a rich and flavorful dish with this Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Creamy Rigatoni Pasta! Juicy, seasoned chicken bites are coated in a garlicky Parmesan crust and tossed with tender rigatoni in a luscious, creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a special dinner, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Serve it up with a side of garlic bread and enjoy a dish the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta – Boil rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken – Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, then cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle in Parmesan, toss to coat, then remove chicken from the pan.
- Make the Sauce – In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything – Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan. Stir to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve – Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Would you like any modifications, like adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes? 😊
