FOUR CHEESE AND CHICKEN BAKED PASTA

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Shredded rotisserie chicken makes this hearty, cheesy pasta bake a cinch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 large sprigs fresh basil
1 pound dried rigatoni
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated pecorino

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the rigatoni in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, chicken, Asiago and Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the mozzarella and the pecorino. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Viviene Gray
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The sauce was a little bland, but overall this pasta dish was pretty good.


Tanha Janana
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Temesgen Love
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this pasta dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


Luis Campos
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Jonathan Ayomide11
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I've made this pasta dish for years and it's always a favorite. The creamy sauce and the tender chicken are a perfect combination.


Avhi Dhami
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Julien Matos
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I'm not a big fan of pasta dishes, but this one was really good. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Asad Muneer
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand.


Norm Price
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


stanoh muema
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again next week.


Lil edit
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Meh. It was okay. The sauce was a little bland and the chicken was dry. I probably won't make this again.


Dinesh Adhikar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeanie Fontenot
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I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of four cheeses and chicken is delicious and the pasta always comes out perfectly cooked.


tohidul islam towshik
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy sauce and the tender chicken. I especially liked that it was easy to make - I had it on the table in under an hour.