Creamy Tuscan Chicken Rigatoni

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, Italian seasoning and oil in a bowl, mixing until well combined.
  2. 2In a pan, heat some oil on medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook on both sides for 12-15 minutes, flipping in between, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  3. 3In another pan, add butter and oil on medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add shallots and garlic.
  4. 4Sauté the shallots and garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  5. 5Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until mushy and soft.
  6. 6Add tomato paste along with seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes.
  7. 7Mix and add sun-dried tomatoes.
  8. 8Turn the heat to medium-low and add cream.
  9. 9Mix until everything is well combined.
  10. 10Add Parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. You can add pasta water at this point if you prefer a thinner sauce.
  11. 11Once the sauce is ready, add spinach and cook for 1 minute.
  12. 12Add the boiled rigatoni pasta.
  13. 13Cut the cooked chicken and add it into the pasta.
  14. 14Mix everything well.
  15. 15Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve warm.

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
  • more for cooking 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
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 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
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • 1 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped

Equipment

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