Description
One Pot Creamy Chicken Rigatoni is a rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, rigatoni pasta, garlic, parmesan cheese, and a creamy sauce all cooked together in one pot for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rigatoni pasta and chicken broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted if using.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Freshly grated parmesan creates the smoothest sauce.
- Add extra broth if the pasta absorbs too much liquid.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- Customize with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American