Description
A recipe for rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy sauce with blackened chicken pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with the blackening seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained rigatoni to the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought blackening seasoning or make your own blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: blackened chicken, rigatoni, creamy pasta, chicken rigatoni, weeknight dinner