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A bowl of rigatoni pasta tossed with golden chicken cubes and garlic butter sauce
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Garlic Butter Chicken with Rigatoni and Parmesan

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Season chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
  • Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet.
  • Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.