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One Pot Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A creamy and hearty one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, kale, and Parmesan, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 2 tbsp oil (avocado or neutral oil)

Chicken

  • 3 pieces chicken breasts (roughly 550g/1.1lb)

Salt and Pepper

  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper

Onion

  • 1 small small onion (peeled and finely diced)

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Pasta

  • 250 g dried rigatoni pasta

Stock

  • 160 ml chicken stock

Milk

  • 480 ml whole/full-fat milk

Cream

  • 120 ml double (heavy) cream

Kale

  • 70 g Cavolo Nero kale (roughly chopped)

Parmesan

  • 75 g Parmesan (grated)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan (grated)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, cook chicken with salt and pepper until browned, then set aside.
  • Fry diced onion until translucent, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add pasta, stock, and milk; simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
  • Stir in cream and Parmesan, then add kale and chicken; cook 2-3 minutes until kale wilts and chicken heats through.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley.

Notes

Use good quality chicken stock for best flavor.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Cream, Pasta