This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food! Tender, juicy chicken is seared in garlic butter, then tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni and a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Every bite is creamy, garlicky, and absolutely delicious—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy & Indulgent – A rich Parmesan sauce coats every bite. Packed with Flavor – Garlic butter chicken adds incredible depth. Quick & Easy – Ready in 30 minutes! Restaurant-Quality Meal – A gourmet dish made right at home.
Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni
For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless) – 2, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & black pepper – To taste
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) – 3 cloves
For the Rigatoni & Parmesan Sauce:
- Rigatoni pasta – 12 oz (340g)
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Chicken broth – ½ cup
- Parmesan cheese (grated) – 1 cup
- Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) – ½ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish) – ¼ cup