Chicken Rigatoni
This Chicken Rigatoni recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish. Tender chicken, savory rigatoni, and a creamy sauce combine for a perfect weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 0.5 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add cooked chicken and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Chicken Rigatoni! Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.