Description
One Pot Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken is a delectable and creamy pasta dish that brings Italian flavors straight to your dining table. This easy one-pot recipe features tender rigatoni enveloped in a luxurious Alfredo sauce, paired with juicy chicken and aromatic garlic. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this comforting meal is effortless to prepare and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pot and let rest.
- In the same pot, add butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rigatoni to the pot, cooking according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- While the pasta cooks, slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces. Once the pasta is done, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add sliced chicken back into the pot and mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg