Description
This Cheesy Rigatoni with Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the kind of dinner that makes any night feel special. Tender rigatoni noodles are coated in a creamy parmesan sauce and topped with juicy, seared garlic-butter chicken. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home with simple ingredients and bold, cozy flavors.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and a light dusting of parmesan.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in parmesan and cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add drained rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
7. Slice the chicken and arrange over the pasta, or mix in.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with extra parmesan on the side.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce thickens too much.
For extra depth, use a mix of parmesan and asiago cheese in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, rigatoni, creamy chicken dinner