Description
Easy Chicken Ziti Alfredo is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with tender chicken and pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe will fill your home with an irresistible aroma and leave everyone asking for seconds. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a delightful meal that warms the heart and satisfies the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Cook ziti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked ziti into the skillet, mixing until well-coated. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg