Buttery Chicken Pasta (Print)

Juicy chicken chunks and tube pasta swimming in a velvety garlic butter mix with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a fast, filling dinner.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 340g tube-shaped rigatoni

→ Protein

02 - 2 chicken breasts without skin and bones, chopped into small chunks

→ Sauce

03 - 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
04 - 3 tbsp butter without salt
05 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
06 - 120ml chicken stock
07 - 240ml thick cream
08 - 180g newly shredded Parmesan

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp mixed Italian herbs
10 - ½ tsp salt, adjust to your liking
11 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes (if you want)
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cut parsley, for topping

# Steps:

01 - Get a big pot of water with salt bubbling. Throw in the rigatoni and cook until it's firm but not hard. Save ½ cup of the water, then drain the rest and put pasta aside.
02 - Warm up olive oil in a wide pan on medium-high. Toss in chicken bits, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then fry for 5-7 mins till they turn golden. Take them out and set on the side.
03 - Using the same pan, drop in the butter and let it melt over medium fire. Add chopped garlic and cook about 30 seconds till you can smell it. Pour chicken stock in and let it bubble for 2 mins while scraping all the tasty bits off the bottom.
04 - Pour in the thick cream and let it bubble away for 3-4 mins until it gets a bit thicker. Mix in the Parmesan till it's all smooth. If your sauce looks too thick, splash in some of that pasta water you saved.
05 - Put the cooked chicken back in the pan and roll it around in the sauce. Add the rigatoni and stir till every piece is covered in sauce. Let it all simmer together for 1-2 mins.
06 - Take the pan off the heat and scatter fresh parsley on top, maybe some extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if you're feeling spicy. Grab a plate and enjoy while it's hot.

# Additional Notes:

01 - This creamy pasta comfort food works for any day. It's fast to make and totally filling, great for busy weeknights or when friends come over for dinner.

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