Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

Introduction

This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is comfort food at its finest—rich, indulgent, and satisfying. Tender chicken pieces are seared to perfection, coated in a garlicky, buttery sauce, and tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta. The addition of Parmesan cheese creates a luscious, creamy sauce that clings to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy nights in, or special occasions, this dish is simple enough to make at home yet impressive enough to wow anyone at the table.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)

For the Pasta and Sauce

• 340 g (12 oz) rigatoni or pasta of choice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g)
• 1½ cups heavy cream (360 ml)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g / 1.75 oz)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions