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IRCreamy chicken rigatoni with white sauce 🍝
Ingredients
For the chicken
1 lb boneless chicken breast
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp oil for marinating + more for cooking
For the sauce:
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
To assemble:
8oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
Parmesan cheese for garnish
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oil.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and let rest, then slice.
In the same pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
Add diced yellow onion and sauté until softened (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
If you prefer crunchy vegetables, add bell peppers and onions later. If you like them a little cooked, add them at this point.
Gradually whisk in chicken stock, ensuring no lumps form.
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the mixture thickens slightly (3–5 minutes).
(If you prefer crunchy vegetables, add them at this point.)
Lower heat and add heavy cream. Simmer gently. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce.
Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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