GRILLED CHICKEN RIGATONI FLORENTINE
Steps:
- Method Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the garlic salt and the black pepper. Set aside and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature. Start your grill and prepare for direct cooking at medium-high heat (400-450º). Cook the pasta per the package directions until it is just shy of al dente, then drain it well. Note: You want the pasta a little underdone because it will finish cooking when it's baked. While the pasta is cooking, brush the chicken with one tablespoon of the canola/vegetable oil and grill it over direct heat for three minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Pour the thawed spinach on top of the draining pasta and stir to allow it to drain simultaneously. Preheat your oven to 350º. Heat a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and the other tablespoon of canola/vegetable oil and let heat 30 seconds. Add the flour and whisk constantly to make a roux. You want a blonde roux, so cook it until it just starts to give off a nutty aroma. Add the cream to the pan and bring just to a slight boil, whisking constantly. Add the milk, salt, garlic, white pepper, cayenne and nutmeg to the pan and bring back to a slight boil, whisking constantly. Add the cheese and sour cream to the pan and bring it back to a simmer, whisking constantly. Remove the sauce from the heat. Note: The sauce will be a little thin, but that's intentional, as it will thicken when baked with the pasta. Slice the chicken to 1/4" and add put it in a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta and spinach to the bowl. Add the sauce to the bowl and fold to combine all of the ingredients. Pour the pasta mixture into a very large baking dish. Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake 40 minutes. Plate the pasta with shaved Parmesan.
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Malin Blomqvist /Ballin Beanies (Sadie Scissors)
m_s2@hotmail.frI made this dish for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
aadil awan
a-a43@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to someone who likes creamy, cheesy pasta dishes.
Pawan Tomer
pawan_t@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Christopher Rolle
c.rolle7@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.
Esther Emmanuel
emmanuel@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit of a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
ansar Ansar
ansar@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely make this again.
Doris Ejinaka
d_e@hotmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Tawsif Haque
haque-t72@aol.comI'm giving this recipe 3 stars because the chicken was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. However, the dish was a bit too rich for my taste and the spinach was a bit too wilted.
Tsholofelo Senosi
ts77@gmail.comThis recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Amiyah Thomas
thomas@hotmail.comI was disappointed with this dish. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
dreamlove cometrue
d.c@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to someone who likes creamy, cheesy pasta dishes.
Hafiz
hafiz93@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.
Vick
vick84@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Lee Antelope
l-a30@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
MD: Tarik Ali
m.a@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.
Gaming Warrior
gaming97@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Mozibor Tallukdar
t-m79@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.