Easy Weeknight Rigatoni With Broccoli And Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the garlic and tomatoes in olive oil. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions; Drain. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken over MEDIUM heat on both sides until it is no longer pink in the center. Meanwhile, lay the broccoli florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake the broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Remove the broccoli and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. Add the roasted broccoli and the drained pasta to the skillet. *Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to ensure that it doesn't dry out and stick together.* Toss the ingredients in the skillet together with a dusting of Parmesan Cheese and serve hot with garlic bread.

BERTUCCI'S RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the chicken strips to the oil. Cook over a medium flame until chicken is lightly browned. Add the broccoli florets and lemon slice. Cook and stir for one minute. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and cook until it begins to boil. Remove from the heat. When ready to serve add the cooked rigatoni and cook until sauce reduces by half. Salt and pepper to taste.

EASY CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until no longer pink. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add red peppers and mushrooms; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pasta sauce and black pepper; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Add cream cheese, basil and olives to chicken mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Drain pasta. Add to pasta sauce mixture; stir until evenly coated.

BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
• Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
• Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
• Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
• Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.