Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Creamy pasta with tender chicken, garlic, and fresh Parmesan for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 3 tablespoons butter
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 cup chicken broth
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
07 - 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Boil rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic to the same pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add the rigatoni and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
06 - Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
02 - Maintain medium-low heat when adding dairy to prevent the sauce from breaking.