CREAMY SPINACH AND CHICKEN RIGATONI
I am a nutrition fanatic, but I live in New Orleans and like a lot of flavor. This low-fat italian dish has "all dat" and more. The flour-based "cream" sauce provides richness while remaining heart healthy!
Provided by Lauren Wagner
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
- Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
- Drain well.
- Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
- Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.
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Universal Freedom
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The creamy sauce and tender chicken make the spinach more palatable, and the rigatoni is a fun shape that kids love.
Kalwial Vines
[email protected]I love the combination of spinach, chicken, and rigatoni in this dish. The creamy sauce is also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
S Zahid
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The creamy spinach sauce is so flavorful and the chicken and rigatoni are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md Rentu
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The sauce was too thin and the chicken was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Andre Harden
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always delicious. I often add some extra vegetables to the sauce, like mushrooms or zucchini. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Elder Caal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy spinach sauce is so flavorful and the chicken and rigatoni are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jawad Maken
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good! The creamy sauce and tender chicken really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and flavorful
L2 Gaming
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. Other than that, it was a pretty good recipe.
Brenda Cooper
[email protected]The creamy spinach and chicken rigatoni turned out amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be
Zubair Unar
[email protected]This creamy spinach and chicken rigatoni was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the creamy spinach sauce complementing the tender chicken and rigatoni. The dish was incredibly easy to make, and it was a huge hit with my fa