Directions
- 1Slice the chicken breasts in half to thin them out, which allows them to cook more evenly.
- 2Coat the chicken breasts with avocado oil.
- 3Season generously with Kimmy's Yes That Much seasoning.
- 4Add all-purpose seasoning.
- 5Finish with smoked paprika.
- 6Rub the seasoning into the chicken to ensure even distribution.
- 7Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet.
- 9Sear the chicken on each side for a few minutes until nicely browned.
- 10Flip the chicken breasts.
- 11Baste the chicken with a couple of tablespoons of butter.
- 12Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a sheet tray.
- 13If the chicken has not reached 165°F (74°C), place it in the oven to finish cooking.
- 14In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 15Add onions and garlic to the skillet.
- 16Sauté the onions and garlic.
- 17Add all-purpose flour to create a roux for the cream sauce.
- 18Mix the flour well and cook it out.
- 19Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth.
- 20Add heavy cream to the skillet to start working on the cream sauce.
- 21Cook the sauce over medium-low to low heat.
- 22Add mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
- 23Boil water in a pot.
- 24Heavily salt the boiling water.
- 25Add rigatoni pasta to the pot.
- 26Cook the pasta until just slightly before al dente.
- 27Add spinach to the cream sauce.
- 28Add more seasoning to the cream sauce.
- 29Add the cooked pasta to the cream sauce.
- 30Add cooked broccoli to the cream sauce and pasta mixture.
- 31Chop up some of the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 32Add the chopped chicken to the pasta mixture.
- 33Give the pasta mixture a good mix to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- 34Add more cheese if desired for an extra cheesy pull.
- 35Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish without needing any oil.
- 36Slice the remaining chicken breasts at an angle.
- 37Place the sliced chicken on top of the pasta.
- 38Coat the top of the pasta bake with more mozzarella cheese.
- 39Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 40Once done, let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken breast
- avocado oil
- Kimmy's Yes That Much seasoning
- all purpose seasoning
- smoked paprika
- 4 tablespoons butter
- onions
- garlic
- all purpose flour
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- mozzarella cheese
- pepper jack cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- water
- salt
- rigatoni pasta
- spinach
- broccoli
Equipment
cutting boardskillettongssheet traypotcolanderbaking dishgrater
Tips
- Season to your liking.
- Keep checking on the oven, as cooking times may vary.
- Let the pasta bake cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
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