I was super excited for this one. I went to the store and they had bulk upon bulk of mushrooms reduced. I knew what that meant I gotta use them up quick. Which I thought wasn’t a issue because mushrooms are my absolutely favorite fungus. I figured I could stew them, I could braise them, even use them as a thickener. So I had a couple mushroom options ready to go. I made a chicken and mushroom dish then I made the mistake of waiting two days. When I excitedly realized I had rigatoni, heavy cream, wine and cheese. I just new it would be the perfect time to make a baked rigatoni. When I began cooking and pulled out the mushroom I had zero survivors. Devastated, I had to think of a plan b because I was having baked rigatoni tonight. I figured the next best thing was chicken and broccoli and let me tell you I didn’t even miss the mushrooms. You just cant go wrong with creamy broccoli. Try this dish out and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken breast
- 1Tb Herbs de Provence
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1c White Wine
- 3c Heavy Cream
- 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 2 Broccoli Crowns, Segments bite sized
- 12oz Rigatoni
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3c Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4c Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2Tb butter
Directions
- Season chicken with herbs de provence and generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear in a hot pan over medium high heat 7 minutes per side till cooked throughout.
- Once removed from pan add in butter, onions and garlic. Add in white wine scrape pan and simmer till reduced slightly.
- Add In heavy cream and reduce by 1/4 of cream. Toss in broccoli segments and stir.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Boil Rigatoni in heavily salted water according to package instructions. Toss in cream sauce and add in mozzarella (reserve some for the top).
- Butter baking pan and add in coated pasta. Top with parmesan cheese and mozzarella.
- Bake at 400 for 10 minutes. till golden and bubbly. Enjoy!
10 responses to “Baked Chicken and Broccoli Rigatoni”
Your pictures always look so delicious!
And I think the broccoli was a great swap! Though I have a wee obsession with mushrooms!
this is a fabulous dish. You don’t parboil the broccoli first? I’m surprised it cooks through. why are baked pasta dishes so fabulous?!!
Man that’s gooey yum!!
That is literally the only way to describe it.
Yes love a hot mess lol!!
That looks delicious!
Thank you ! 😃
You are very welcome.
Looks pretty yummy! I love all of the ingredients. 🙂
Thank you! You can never go wrong with the combo.😃