Creamy Spinach And Chicken Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach And Chicken Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 cups low-fat milk (1%); 3/4 teaspoon mild chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 10 ounces rigatoni pasta

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups low-fat milk (1%)
3/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces rigatoni pasta

1
Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
2
Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
7
Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
9
Stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
10
Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
11
Drain well.
12
Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
13
Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cups low-fat milk (1%), 3/4 teaspoon mild chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach And Chicken Rigatoni 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.

Creamy Spinach And Chicken Rigatoni

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