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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

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A comforting, restaurant-quality dinner featuring tender chicken and rigatoni in a silky Parmesan cream sauce.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Poultry

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, patted dry
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta, dry
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside. Reserve a splash of pasta water in case you want to loosen the sauce later.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and slice.
  4. In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Add the cooked rigatoni and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Pound chicken to an even thickness for consistent cooking, and do not overheat the sauce to maintain smoothness.

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