Chicken And Fava Bean Rigatoni Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken And Fava Bean Rigatoni Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen fava beans; 2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock; 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts; 13 oz rigatoni pasta; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 2 tsp grated lemon peel; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted unsalted pistachios; 1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1
Boil, steam or microwave fava beans until tender. Drain and peel away grey skins.
2
Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 10 mins. Cool in poaching liquid for 10 mins. Drain chicken, reserving liquid; shred chicken coarsely.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water according to package directions. Drain.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Add flour; cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until mixture bubbles and thickens. Gradually stir in combined milk and reserved poaching liquid; cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
5
Stir pasta, shredded chicken, fava beans, lemon peel and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese into the pan; season to taste. Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Top with combined nuts, breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
6
Bake for 20 mins or until browned.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb frozen fava beans, 2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock, 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, 13 oz rigatoni pasta, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Fava Bean Rigatoni Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Fava Bean Rigatoni Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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