Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Creamy Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, rich garlic butter, and creamy Alfredo, this easy pasta dinner is perfect for weeknights or entertaining. A hearty chicken Alfredo rigatoni that’s cheesy, satisfying, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
450g rigatoni pasta
500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt more butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant without letting it burn.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
4. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Let it warm through for a few minutes.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella, cover until melted. For a golden cheese topping, place under the broiler for 2 minutes.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness.
Salt your pasta water generously—it makes a difference.
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or swap in other cheeses to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg