Description
This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is rich, creamy, and bursting with rustic Italian flavors. With tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rigatoni coated in a garlic parmesan cream sauce, this one-skillet meal is perfect for cozy dinners or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
10 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and remaining Italian seasoning. Let sauce thicken.
- Return chicken to skillet along with cooked rigatoni. Toss everything to coat well.
- Simmer for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner