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Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Rigatoni Pasta

Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Rigatoni Pasta

Experience restaurant-quality Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Rigatoni Pasta in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 505

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets or tenders
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 1.5 cups grated parmesan
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 3-4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Shallow bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, place the Panko and 1/2 cup parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the Panko, pressing to adhere. Place the chicken on a plate. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and garlic, cook another 5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Stir in the cajun seasoning and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute, then pour in the milk and cream. Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5-8 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and season with salt. Slice into thin strips.
  5. Stir the parmesan into the sauce. Toss in the pasta and cook 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  6. Divide the pasta between plates and top with slices of chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk to revive the creamy sauce without losing its luscious texture.

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