Description
This Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni Recipe is a delightful and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s a perfect meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Rigatoni Pasta:
12 oz
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces):
1 lb
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Cherry Tomatoes:
3 cups
Garlic (minced):
4 cloves
Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon
Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream:
1/3 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Fresh Basil Leaves (torn):
1/2 cup
Additional Parmesan and Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Cook the rigatoni according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Season and sauté the chicken until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the cherry tomatoes: Cook the cherry tomatoes until they burst. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then add cream and Parmesan. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add basil, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap rigatoni for penne or any short pasta.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
