Description
A delightful and flavorful dish, this Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni Recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, tender chicken, and fresh basil in a rich tomato sauce served over al dente rigatoni pasta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- â…“ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken, cook until golden, set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add tomatoes and pepper, cook until tomatoes burst. Add broth, simmer. Return chicken, add pasta, butter, cheese. Toss.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in basil, adjust seasoning, serve warm with extra cheese.
Notes
- Add a splash of heavy cream for a creamier sauce.
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for added flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add sautéed zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
