Garlic Butter Chicken & Cheesy Rigatoni Pasta
Tender seared chicken and rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts, bite-sized
1 lb rigatoni pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1.Cook rigatoni al dente and drain.
2.Season and sear chicken until golden; set aside.
3.Melt butter and sauté garlic in the same skillet.
4.Stir in cream and Parmesan; simmer to thicken.
5.Toss pasta and chicken into the sauce.
6.Top with mozzarella and cover until melted.
7.Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for more flavor.
Add a splash of pasta water if sauce is too thick.
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.