Description
Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this dish will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish with cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes are bursting.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about one minute until fragrant.
- Remove roasted chicken from the oven, chop into bite-sized pieces, and combine with garlic, roasted tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and chopped basil in the skillet. Stir well.
- Add cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg