Cut chicken breast in half so that they cook faster.
1 chicken breast
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt
Cook chicken over a high heat pan with 1 tbsp of oil for 2.5 minutes on each side. Set aside while we cook pasta.
1 tbsp olive oil
Begin to cook pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salty boiling water. We want it al dente which means about 80% cooked.
300 g rigatoni pasta
Into the same pan, add oil, chopped onions and garlic. Stir 1 minute over med heat.
½ onion, 5 cloves garlic
Add tomato paste, stir 1 minute.
2.5 tbsp tomato paste
Add milk and heavy cream bring up to a simmer.
½ cup milk, ¾ cup heavy cream
Add cooked pasta along with 1/3 cup of pasta water and fully incorporate the sauce with rigatoni. If the sauce is not thick enough, just let is simmer longer. If it is too thick, add more water.
⅓ cup pasta water
Season with salt and pepper to taste, add grated parmesan.
salt & pepper, parmesan
Top with chopped chicken breast, and parsley.