Creamy Chicken Rigatoni

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This Creamy Chicken Rigatoni is easy, deliciously satisfying, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prep this cozy dish ahead of time and bake when ready - we're all about convenience in our house.

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Creamy rich pasta baked with savory juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic sautéed broccoli, and topped with cheesy mozzarella. This Creamy Chicken Rigatoni is the definition of a homecooked meal.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• Deep pan or skillet

• Large Stock Pot

• Colander

• Chicken breast

• Yellow onion

• Garlic

• Broccoli

• Spinach

• Fresh parsley

• Rigatoni

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Garlic powder

• Smoked paprika

• Dried oregano

• Black pepper

• Mozzarella

• Avocado oil

• Butter

• Heavy cream

• Whole milk

• Sea salt

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: CHICKEN

• Season the chicken on all sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt.

• Add to a preheated deep pan or skillet with cooking oil.

• Cook on medium heat for a few minutes on each side until the chicken gets a crispy crust and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (don't overcook, we're still going to bake this).

• Remove cooked chicken from pan, tent with foil, and set aside for a 10-minute rest.

• Slice chicken into small chunks.

STEP 2: PREHEAT

• Preheat oven to 375°F.

STEP 3: CREAMY RIGATONI

• Sautee the onions with butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat until translucent.

• Add the garlic and broccoli and cook until slightly tender.

• Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then mix in the sundried tomatoes, cream, milk, and salt.

• Simmer for 10 minutes.

STEP 4: PASTA

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.

• Add dry pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the rest of the ingredients.

STEP 5: BAKE

• Add the mozzarella cheese and chopped chicken. Top with fresh parsley.

• Bake in the oven at 375°F for 15 mins. Optional – broil for the last few minutes until the cheese begins to bubble and brown.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 4-5 servings

CHICKEN

• 1-2 chicken breast, sliced into strips

• 1 TBSP avocado oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

PASTA

• 1 lb rigatoni

CREAMY RIGATONI BASE

• 2 TBSP butter, unsalted

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 C broccoli, chopped

• 2 C spinach, raw

• 1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes

• 1/2 C heavy cream

• 1.5 C whole milk

• 2 C mozzarella, shredded

• 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt to taste (1/4-1/2 tsp)

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