Description
This Spicy Chicken Rigatoni is a quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish. Tender chicken breast, spicy marinara sauce, and creamy rigatoni come together in a perfect blend of heat and comfort—an easy, satisfying meal for any night!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 20-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until fully cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
- Add the diced onion to the same pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, crushed red pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to combine with the aromatics.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked rigatoni pasta and heavy cream to the sauce. Stir to combine and coat the pasta.
- Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir it into the pasta.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add more crushed red pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with a lighter cream or milk.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
