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Creamy Honey Garlic Chicken Rigatoni

A comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, hearty rigatoni pasta, and a luscious honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish), to taste

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rigatoni, chicken broth, honey, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a fantastic presentation, serve the rigatoni in large bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese can also enhance flavor. Pair this dish with garlic bread or a fresh salad.