Garlic Chicken Rigatoni Recipes

RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
• Add the chicken, basil, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with basil and the cherry peppers.

GARLIC CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; chop tomatoes., Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt; add flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, wine, parsley, seasonings and chopped tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through., Drain rigatoni; add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.

EASY CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until no longer pink. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add red peppers and mushrooms; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pasta sauce and black pepper; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Add cream cheese, basil and olives to chicken mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Drain pasta. Add to pasta sauce mixture; stir until evenly coated.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the garlic and tomatoes in olive oil. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions; Drain. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken over MEDIUM heat on both sides until it is no longer pink in the center. Meanwhile, lay the broccoli florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake the broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Remove the broccoli and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. Add the roasted broccoli and the drained pasta to the skillet. *Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to ensure that it doesn't dry out and stick together.* Toss the ingredients in the skillet together with a dusting of Parmesan Cheese and serve hot with garlic bread.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RIGATONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to pkg directions and drain.
• Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until barely moist.
• Add oil to a large non stick skillet and place over medium heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
• Add chicken and cook until it loses its pink colour, stirring constantly.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
• Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered stirring occasionally.
• Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in a bowl; stir well.
• Spoon into 13 X 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
• Makes 8 servings.

BERTUCCI'S RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the chicken strips to the oil. Cook over a medium flame until chicken is lightly browned. Add the broccoli florets and lemon slice. Cook and stir for one minute. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and cook until it begins to boil. Remove from the heat. When ready to serve add the cooked rigatoni and cook until sauce reduces by half. Salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY SPINACH AND CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
• Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
• Stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
• Drain well.
• Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
• Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.