Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy parmesan chicken, rigatoni pasta, Italian pasta dish