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Chicken Rigatoni Recipe
This easy Chicken Rigatoni recipe serves up tender, bite sized chicken morsels in a rich and creamy tomato sauce - a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 710 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry rigatoni noodles 1 box
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into small pieces (1 brick)
- ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
- 2 cups marinara sauce 1 jar
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- chopped fresh basil optional, for garnish
- shredded Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the peas, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese and simmer until the cheese is melted and smooth. Add the heavy cream and stir. Bring the sauce back to a low simmer, then remove from the stove.
- Stir in the rigatoni.
- Top with basil and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken rigatoni in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Use room-temperature dairy to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
710kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
847mg
(35%)
Potassium
638mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1595IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 710
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 710kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1595IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.