Dinner
Rigatoni with Chicken and Red Pepper Sauce
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Instant Read Thermometer
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Sauté Pan
- Large Pot
- Serving Bowl
- Colander
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 small pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 lb. whole-wheat rigatoni
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons basil, freshly chopped
Directions
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Preheat grill
Preheat grill to medium-high.
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Season chicken
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Cook chicken
Place chicken on the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 165º.
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Remove and cover
Remove from grill and cover with aluminum foil.
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Heat skillet
While chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sauté onion and garlic
Sauté onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Add red pepper flakes and red peppers
Add red pepper flakes and roasted peppers, and cook until heated through.
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Remove from heat
Remove pan from heat and let cool slightly.
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Place in food processor
Place pepper mixture in the bowl of a food processor with the chicken stock and parmesan cheese. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Cook pasta
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and place in a serving bowl.
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Pour sauce and toss
Pour sauce over pasta and toss until pasta is fully coated.
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Season
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Slice chicken
Slice chicken and place on top of pasta.
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Garnish and serve
Garnish with freshly chopped basil and additional parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.