Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian-American
Calories
590
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Creamy lemon chicken rigatoni brings golden sliced chicken, tender pasta, parmesan, garlic, parsley, and a bright lemon cream sauce into one polished weeknight dinner. It has the saveable comfort of creamy pasta with enough freshness to feel lighter and more useful.
Cubby turns that Pinterest save into an actual dinner plan. Save the pasta, check whether rigatoni, garlic, parmesan, and cream are already in the kitchen, then let the grocery list focus on the chicken, herbs, and fresh lemon that make it feel special.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Cook the recipe
Step 1
Sear the chicken
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden and cooked through, then rest and slice.
Step 2
Boil the rigatoni
Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 3
Build the sauce
Melt butter in the skillet, then saute garlic with lemon zest until fragrant.
Step 4
Make it creamy
Stir in cream, parmesan, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water until glossy and smooth.
Step 5
Toss and finish
Toss rigatoni in the sauce, top with sliced chicken, and finish with parsley, parmesan, and black pepper.
Save it before it disappears
Cook this from Cubby tonight.
Send the recipe to Cubby, add it to your meal plan, check what you already have, and turn the rest into a grocery list.
Chef's Tips
Check the pantry before shopping so Cubby only adds the ingredients you actually need.
Save your preferred heat level, pasta shape, or sauce thickness as a note after cooking.
Plan leftovers before serving so an extra portion turns into lunch instead of disappearing in the fridge.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook it fully, cool it quickly, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use Cubby Cookbook to save the recipe, plan when to cook it, and build the grocery list.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes. Start lighter with the spicy ingredient, then add more near the end after tasting.
Nutrition
calories
590
protein
42g
carbohydrates
58g
fat
23g
fiber
4g
sugar
5g
sodium
760mg
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