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A plate of spicy chicken rigatoni.
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Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

Skip the fancy restaurant, and make this easy spicy chicken rigatoni with just ten ingredients and under 30 minutes instead! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken rigatoni, chicken with rigatoni, spicy chicken rigatoni
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces chicken breast sliced
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Optional: grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Rigatoni Pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the rigatoni pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
    16 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Prepare the Creamy Chicken Sauce:

  • In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
    1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the crushed red pepper flakes, chopped shallot, chopped garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the shallot becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
    1/2 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 small shallot, 1 Tablespoon garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Add the Sautéed Chicken:

  • Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until it's no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken slices.
    6 ounces chicken breast

Incorporate the Marinara Sauce:

  • Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
    3/4 cup marinara sauce

Creamy Finish:

  • Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
    1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  • Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet with the creamy chicken sauce. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Serve:

  • Divide the creamy chicken and rigatoni pasta among plates.
  • Garnish with some grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
    Optional: grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for garnish
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg