Tender, seasoned chicken bites seared in garlic butter are tossed with rigatoni in a luxuriously rich and creamy cheese sauce. This one-pan wonder is the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tsp salt
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⅛ tsp black pepper
For the Pasta & Sauce:
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10 oz rigatoni pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional, for a mild kick)
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1 tsp salt, or to taste
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⅛ tsp black pepper
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½ – 1 cup reserved pasta water
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Tender, seasoned chicken bites seared in garlic butter are tossed with rigatoni in a luxuriously rich and creamy cheese sauce. This one-pan wonder is the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
-
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
-
1 tbsp olive oil
-
3 tbsp butter
-
1 tbsp garlic, minced
-
1 tsp Italian seasoning
-
½ tsp paprika
-
1 tsp salt
-
⅛ tsp black pepper
For the Pasta & Sauce:
-
10 oz rigatoni pasta
-
2 tbsp butter
-
1 cup heavy cream
-
1 cup chicken broth
-
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
-
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
-
1 tsp garlic powder
-
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional, for a mild kick)
-
1 tsp salt, or to taste
-
⅛ tsp black pepper
-
½ – 1 cup reserved pasta water
-
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
