Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender rigatoni, succulent chicken, and decadent brie cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 ounces rigatoni
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3.5 ounces brie cheese, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced cooked chicken and sauté until heated through and lightly golden.
- Pour in the heavy cream and gently bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced brie cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni in the skillet, coating it evenly with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the chicken and chop the garlic and thyme in advance for a quicker cook time. Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg