Description
A rich and creamy rigatoni pasta dish topped with seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta (cooked al dente)
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shallot, finely diced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Sauté the shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and additional spices. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, simmering gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked rigatoni, spinach, and Parmesan, tossing until well coated.
- Slice the chicken and serve on top of the pasta, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any pasta of your choice.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg