Description
Creamy Chicken Rigatoni Alfredo is a rich, comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, rigatoni pasta, and a homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this easy chicken Alfredo recipe is satisfying, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until melted and smooth.
5. Add the drained rigatoni to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to thin the sauce.
6. Slice the cooked chicken and place over the pasta.
7. Garnish with more Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be easily doubled for a crowd.
Add broccoli, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for a variation.
Use penne or ziti if rigatoni isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg