This dish includes most of my favorite ingredients. Fresh parmesan, fresh basil, fresh peas, chicken, and lots of fresh garlic. The chicken was fresh too 🙂
What I love most is that it’s such an easy meal and everyone can make this. Beginners or experienced cooks can whip this up in less than 25 minutes. I’m all for it.
I don’t think it’s necessary to mention that a glass of wine and a small side salad would compliment this perfectly.
If you want this a little spicier, add some serrano chilies.
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Delicious spicy chicken rigatoni is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Have dinner ready in less than 25 minutes!
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken and Rigatoni, Spicy Rigatoni
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 660 kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh basil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 28 oz fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup peas
- 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet with some oil over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Add the onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the fresh garlic, fresh basil, red chili pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, a splash of water, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and fresh parmesan cheese.
- Place the chicken back into the skillet along with the fresh peas.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with rigatoni and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Potassium 1441mg 41%
Total Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 11g
Protein 53g 106%
Vitamin A 20.3%
Vitamin C 29.6%
Calcium 18.4%
Iron 26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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