GARLIC CHICKEN RIGATONI

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My family loves the scampi-inspired combination of garlic and olive oil in this delicious pasta. I love that it's guilt-free! -Judy Crawford, Deming, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; chop tomatoes., Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt; add flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, wine, parsley, seasonings and chopped tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through., Drain rigatoni; add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.