Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Rigatoni in Parmesan Sauce

“Tender chicken, perfectly cooked rigatoni, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce combine in this indulgent, comforting dish. A perfect dinner for any night of the week!”

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

.  1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
.  2 tablespoons olive oil
.  2 tablespoons unsalted butter
.  3 cloves garlic, minced
.  1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
.  1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
.  Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

.  2 tablespoons unsalted butter
.  3 cloves garlic, minced
.  1/2 cups heavy cream
.  1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
.  1/2 cup chicken broth
.  1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
.  Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

.  12 oz rigatoni pasta
.  Water for boiling
.  Salt (for the pasta water)

For Garnish:

.  Fresh parsley, chopped
.  Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

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