Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
The flavor of the sauce combined with alfredo and marinara was divine! The family loved it. This is definitely a keeper!
Course:
Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Italian, Italian American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 604 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into super thin strips
- 1 tablespoon garlic – minced I used about 6-7 cloves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flake
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 lb rigatoni noodles cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flake for garnish.
Instructions
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In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat two tablespoons olive oil. Sauté garlic, red pepper flake, and coarse black pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add in thin strips of chicken breast, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until chicken is done at a temperature of 160 degrees. This should only take a few minutes because the chicken is cut thin.
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Add in marinara sauce and stir. Then add in heavy cream. Let the sauces simmer for about 10 minutes.
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To the sauce/chicken, add two tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup peas. Stir until the butter melts.
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Combine chicken/sauce mixture with cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, and a pinch or two of red pepper flake.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 1185mg49%
Potassium 634mg18%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 969IU19%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.