# creamy tuscan chicken rigatoni

This is a delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken rigatoni recipe that is sure to please.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb boneless chicken breast fillets
- to taste salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 shallot or small onion, thinly diced
- 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 0.5 red bell peppers, diced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
- 1 cup spinach
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, Italian seasoning, and oil. Mix until well combined.
2. In a pan, heat some oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken and cook on both sides for 12-15 minutes, flipping side in between or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3. In another pan, add butter and oil on medium heat.
4. Once the butter is melted, add shallots and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until mushy and soft.
6. Add tomato paste along with seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes. Mix and add sun-dried tomatoes.
7. Turn the heat to medium-low and add cream. Mix until everything is well combined.
8. Add Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. You can add pasta water at this point if you prefer thinner sauce.
9. Once the sauce is ready, add spinach. Cook for 1 minute.
10. Add boiled pasta.
11. Cut the chicken and add it into the pasta.
12. Mix well.
13. Serve warm.

## Equipment

- pan
- bowl
- tongs
- spatula
- grater
- strainer
- plate

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdaRPSgC/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0ab56a30-5ebf-4eb8-afa7-1104433fd7f8
- Extracted: 2025-07-12

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