Description
Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the rigatoni according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside once cooked.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for approximately 3-5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and burst.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Stir in the chopped basil and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well-combined and the cheese has melted slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot for an enjoyable meal.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg