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Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Creamy Parmesan Sauce: The Ultimate Comfort Food Experience


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Cook Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Cook Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make Garlic Butter Base:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Make Sauce:
Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a simmer.

Add Cheese:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.

Combine Everything:
Return cooked chicken and rigatoni to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce.

 

Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.