Creamy Herb Chicken Rigatoni
Delicious creamy herb chicken rigatoni is a comforting dish made with tender chicken, rigatoni pasta, and a rich herb-infused sauce.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add thyme and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return chicken to skillet and add cooked rigatoni. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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