Description
Creamy cheesy garlic butter chicken bites served with rigatoni pasta in a rich alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken bites and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked rigatoni and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American