Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes
A whole chicken breast seared and sliced through rigatoni with tomatoes burst in the same pan and a shower of parmesan.
Ingredients
- 100 g Rigatoni
- 250 g Chicken breast
- 120 g Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
- 8 g Basil (optional)
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt it.
- Cut the chicken into broad flat pieces so it browns rather than steams. Halve the tomatoes and slice the garlic.
- Sear the chicken in the olive oil over a high flame for seven minutes, turning once, until both faces are deep brown and the meat is firm. Lift it onto a board.
- Drop the heat, add the garlic to the same pan for thirty seconds, then the tomatoes cut-side down for four minutes until they burst into the chicken fat.
- Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water until it still has a firm centre, about eleven minutes, then drain it, saving a ladleful of the water.
- Slice the rested chicken thickly. Toss the pasta through the tomato pan with a splash of the water, fold the chicken back in with its board juices, then grate the parmesan over and tear on the basil.
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About Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes
Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 26 minutes and serves 1.
Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes?
A serving has about 833 calories — 72.6g protein, 81.9g carbs, 23.5g fat, 4.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 72.6g of protein, roughly 35% of its calories.
Is Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Rigatoni. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parmigiano-reggiano, basil — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Rigatoni with Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.