Calling all pasta lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Grilled Chicken Rigatoni with Pesto Alfredo Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, expertly combining the smokiness of grilled chicken, the rich creaminess of Alfredo sauce, and the vibrant freshness of homemade pesto. This exquisite dish is a symphony of flavors and aromas that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Grilled Chicken Rigatoni with Pesto Alfredo Sauce is not just one recipe, but a collection of culinary delights. It begins with a flavorful grilled chicken breast, perfectly seasoned and cooked to tender perfection. The chicken is then generously paired with tender rigatoni pasta, creating a hearty and satisfying base for the delectable sauce. The star of the show, the Pesto Alfredo Sauce, is a luscious blend of Alfredo sauce and homemade pesto, combining the creamy smoothness of butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese with the aromatic freshness of basil, pine nuts, and garlic. But that's not all! The Grilled Chicken Rigatoni with Pesto Alfredo Sauce article also includes a recipe for Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites, the perfect accompaniment to soak up every bit of that luscious sauce. These golden-brown bread bites are irresistibly cheesy and garlicky, adding an extra layer of indulgence to your meal.
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CREAMY RIGATONI WITH ROASTED PEPPER AND GRILLED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rapid boil. Add the rigatoni and boil for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Dry roast the peppers for 7 minutes, until charred. Remove the peppers from the pan and chop into large dice.
- In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Add the olive oil and then the onions and diced peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cream and simmer until reduced by half. Add the chicken, Parmesan, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper; cook until the chicken is heated through. Stir the rigatoni into the sauce. Serve hot.
PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
This simple alfredo sauce is quick and full of flavor. Not as thick as traditional sauce but it also doesn't have as much fat or calories. Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Provided by Sarah Dipity
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 13m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir half-and-half, pesto, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook until hot, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CHICKEN RIGATONI
Joining Recipezaar has caused me to start going back through old recipes and discovering old favorites that have "gotten lost" through the years. This is an old one that I got from a friend after eating it at her house and enjoying it. Italian food is always enjoyed at my house.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil, brown chicken on each side for about 5 minutes, remove from pan and set aside.
- In a large pot break up the whole tomatoes, add the onions, tomato sauces, water and mushrooms; bring to a boil, turn down heat and add chicken and spices.
- Cook uncovered for about 2 hours or until chicken is done and sauce thickens.
- CROCKPOT- If you prefer, brown the chicken and put everything together into a crockpot to cook, but allow more time for cooking.
- This is good served with noodles- rigatoni or otherwise.
FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
This recipe combines fresh homemade pesto with a creamy delicious alfredo sauce. My kids love this, they call it green spaghetti.
Provided by Amy BC
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine basil, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, oil, garlic cloves and pine nuts into a food processor or blender. Pulse until blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- In large saucepan, over medium heat, combine cream cheese, remaining Parmesan, butter, garlic powder and milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Stir pesto into alfredo sauce and toss with cooked pasta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.4, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 128.3, Sodium 600, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 16.4
CARMELA'S CHICKEN RIGATONI (COPYCAT ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL)
This is the actual Macaroni Grill recipe for Carmela's Chicken Rigatoni. At home, I use a combination of olive oil (2 T) and butter (4T) instead of butter flavored oil (less overall as well). In addition, I use Kittencal's recipe for caramelized onions http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-caramelized-onions-89007.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a hot sauté pan add butter flavored oil, mushrooms, chicken, basil, caramelized onions, salt and pepper and sauté for approximately 60 to 90 seconds.
- Add the wine and sauté for 60 seconds. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil over high heat. Dip pre-cooked pasta in boiling water for 10 seconds, drain thoroughly.
- Put pasta in sauté pan and sauté until well incorporated. Toss briefly over fire, add parmesan cheese and continue to toss until cheese is completely incorporated.
- Transfer to plate, garnish with parsley.
PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
Pesto or Alfredo? The summery perfection of basil in olive oil or creamy, cheesy, richness? How about both? This simple recipe came about when I didn't have enough of either sauce to coat a big pan of pasta for a potluck dinner. Its a great change from the usual pasta in marinara and, while simple enough for a family meal, is special enough for guests. Its particularly good for potlucks because you KNOW that there are going to be 3-4 pans of pasta in assorted tomato sauces already. ;)
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 2-3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat cream cheese, milk (or milk and cream), and garlic together in a small saucepan. Bring just barely to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is fully melted into the milk.
- Stir in the pesto and reheat to just barely boiling again.
- Stir in Parmesan and simmer a few moments until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve over any pasta.
- Note on Pesto: Best made with a pure basil pesto rather than a basil-and-spinach pesto. Homemade or commercial is fine.
- Note on Parmesan: I freeze my homemade pesto without the cheese so I use the full 3/4 cup. If your pesto has a generous amount of cheese you will not need as much. Not that plenty of Parmesan is a bad thing. :D.
- If you toss this together with pasta, chunks of cooked chicken, and broccoli florets then spread it in a baking pan with plenty of shredded Mozzarella on top you get a terrific casserole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 32.1, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 789.9, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.4
GARLIC CHICKEN RIGATONI
My family loves the scampi-inspired combination of garlic and olive oil in this delicious pasta. I love that it's guilt-free! -Judy Crawford, Deming, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; chop tomatoes., Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt; add flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, wine, parsley, seasonings and chopped tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through., Drain rigatoni; add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pesto. You can make your own or buy it from the store.
- If you don't have pesto, you can substitute a jar of Alfredo sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet or in the oven.
- Serve the dish immediately, while the pasta is still hot.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken rigatoni with pesto Alfredo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of grilled chicken, pesto, and Alfredo sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will love.
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