5.0 from 6 votes
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
The flavor of the sauce combined with alfredo and marinara was divine! The family loved it. This is definitely a keeper!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 604 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, about 1.5 pounds
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3-4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flake, more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup peas
- 1 pound rigatoni noodles, cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- fresh grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flake, and coarse black pepper to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in thin strips of chicken breast, and salt, and cook until chicken is fully cooked, 3-4 minutes.
- First pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and stir, then add in heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add in the butter and peas and stir until the butter melts.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce and garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and a pinch or two of red pepper flakes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
604kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
969IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 969IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.