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Pasta Rigatoni con Salsa de Tomate! 🍅❤️
This quick and delicious Rigatoni pasta dish features tender chicken cooked with cherry tomatoes and spinach, all simmered in a flavorful basil tomato sauce. It's seasoned with smoked paprika, black pepper, red chili flakes, salt, and garlic powder, then tossed with rigatoni pasta, mozzarella, feta cheese, and a touch of butter for a creamy, satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe combines robust flavors with simple steps.
#Pasta
#Rigatoni
#Chicken
#Tomato Sauce
#Quick Meal
#Weeknight Dinner
#Italian
#Cheese
#Spicy
Sautéed chicken with vibrant cherry tomatoes and spinach
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Italian
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
594
Calories
41g
Protein
67g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Rigatoni pasta being added to the rich chicken and tomato sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Creamy pasta dish generously topped with melted mozzarella and feta
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired. - In a large pan, cook the cubed chicken over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a large pan, cook the cubed chicken over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. - Add the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach to the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften slightly.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach to the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften slightly. - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Stir in the basil tomato sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, red chili flakes, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken to the pan. Stir in the basil tomato sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, red chili flakes, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. - Add the drained rigatoni pasta to the pan with the chicken and sauce mixture.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd the drained rigatoni pasta to the pan with the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Mix everything thoroughly until the pasta is well coated and heated through.1m
Preview1mPreviewMix everything thoroughly until the pasta is well coated and heated through. - Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and butter. Continue to stir until the cheeses are melted and the butter is incorporated, creating a creamy texture.2mPreview2mPreviewStir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and butter. Continue to stir until the cheeses are melted and the butter is incorporated, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce!0m
Preview0mPreviewServe immediately and enjoy your delicious Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce!
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