Best Rigatoni In Blush Sauce With Chicken And Bacon Recipes

CHICKEN WITH BLUSH SAUCE PASTA

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This Chicken with Blush Sauce Pasta is one of the first 30 minute recipes I shared here. It's a tasty, creamy and cheesy pasta dinner that not only is ready in 30 minutes, but it's a crowd pleaser. Loaded with chicken and bacon, a delicious cheesy blush sauce, this pasta recipe is indulgent and delicious.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ pound pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, bow tie, etc., cooked according to package instructions)
6 slices bacon (cut into small ¼ inch pieces.)
1 medium chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
14 ounce diced tomatoes ((1 whole can))
2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoon hot sauce (or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes)
½ cup sour cream
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large salted pot of boiling water according to package instructions, until al-dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
Make the sauce: In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook it until it starts rendering some fat. Add the chicken, onion, garlic and cook until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through. Add diced tomatoes, pasta water, basil, hot sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Add sour cream and stir. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Finish the dish: Stir in the pasta, add the mozzarella cheese and toss it all together to make sure all pasta is covered in the cheese and sauce.
Garnish with Parmesan and serve: Garnish with fresh Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 868 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, TransFat 1 g

RIGATONI IN BLUSH SAUCE WITH CHICKEN AND BACON RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Provided by cwaldron09

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package instructions
1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
6 slices bacon
2 tbsp Frank's hot sauce
1 can (2 cups) diced tomatoes
fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1.In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook it until it starts rendering some fat. Add the chicken, onion and garlic and cook until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through. Add diced tomatoes, water, basil, hot sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Add sour cream and stir. If needed add salt and pepper to taste. 2.Add the pasta to the skillet, add the mozzarella cheese and toss it all together to make sure all pasta is covered in the cheese and sauce. 3.Grate with fresh Parmesan cheese and serve warm.