Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breast: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Rigatoni pasta: 400 grams (cooked weight)
- Cream cheese: 100 grams
- White wine: 100 ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, basil): a sprinkle
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Butter: 50 grams
- Grated parmesan cheese: for serving (optional)
Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including pasta cooking time)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Boil the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Raise the heat to high and add the chicken breast pieces, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and combined with the chicken and wine sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper and add the fresh herbs.
- Toss in the cooked rigatoni pasta and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese (if using).
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the top is bubbling and slightly golden.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approximately 500 calories (based on the ingredients provided)
Fat: 22g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 36g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich chicken and pasta dish with a slight garlic and herb flavor.
- Great for a family meal or a special occasion.
- Easy to customize with different herbs or additional ingredients like mushrooms or olives.
User Comments:
- "This dish was so creamy and delicious! The combination of chicken and rigatoni was perfect."
- "I added some sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor, it was amazing!"
- "My family loved this dish, it was a hit for a weekend dinner."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cook the pasta according to package instructions to ensure proper texture.
- For best results, use fresh herbs for a more intense flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
