Creamy Chicken Vodka Rigatoni
Vodka rigatoni: cook this creamy, satisfying one-pan pasta with bruschetta-style chicken and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 16 oz ground chicken
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 ½ cups vodka sauce
- 16 oz uncooked rigatoni pasta
- 1.5-2 cups water
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 13.4 oz garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients, ensuring vegetables are chopped and measured.
- Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add 16 oz ground chicken, break it into small pieces, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the 2 chopped beefsteak tomatoes and 1 diced onion. Cook for 5 minutes, gently scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
- Stir in 2 ½ cups vodka sauce, 16 oz uncooked rigatoni pasta, and 1.5 cups of water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Return the cooked ground chicken to the pan. Add 10 oz fresh spinach, 13.4 oz drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, and ¼ tsp salt. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted and the pasta is tender. If the sauce becomes too thick, add the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy chicken vodka rigatoni!
Notes
- Don't overcook the chicken in the initial sauté; it will continue to cook with the sauce.
- For perfectly al dente pasta, check for tenderness around the 8-minute mark and adjust simmering time as needed.
- To ensure food safety, the ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For perfectly al dente pasta, check for tenderness around the 8-minute mark and adjust simmering time as needed.
- To ensure food safety, the ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or in the microwave. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.