Best 16 Broccoli Rigatoni Recipes

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Broccoli rigatoni is a delectable dish that combines the goodness of broccoli and the deliciousness of rigatoni pasta, resulting in a perfect symphony of flavors. This dish is not only tasty, but also offers a nutritious meal. With its vibrant green broccoli florets and tender rigatoni coated in a creamy or tomato-based sauce, broccoli rigatoni is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect broccoli rigatoni, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EMERIL'S RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE



Emeril's Rigatoni with Broccoli and Sausage image

Wholesome broccoli pairs with irresistible sausage in this one-pot dinner that will please kids and adults alike. Anchovies are the secret ingredient in this dish. They give it deep, savory flavor without a bit of fishiness, so if you're tempted to skip them, don't!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound rigatoni
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
Parmesan, grated, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add sausage to pot and cook over medium-high, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, return pasta and broccoli to pot, and add oil mixture. Toss well to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI RIGATONI



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"This cheese-and-veggie-packed pasta side dish always brings compliments. Add chicken or shrimp, and you'll have a well-balanced entree," Lisa Csiki of North Windham, Connecticut suggests. "The tasty white sauce can be used on many foods. My husband even likes it spooned over eggs!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain pasta and toss with oil; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer 1 cup white sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Rigatoni With Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PamLuvs2Cook

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccoli (aprx. 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (I use a big pinch as I love spicy food)
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.Add the broccoli and salt to to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
  • Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
  • Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.

RIGATONI AL FORNO WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI RABE



Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe image

This baked pasta - please don't call it a "pasta bake" - is a luscious affair, with two sauces. A creamy white béchamel is employed to toss with the pasta and vegetables. When it emerges, bubbly and bronzed and crisp on top, a bright, light tomato sauce adorns each serving. (If preferred, you can layer both sauces instead.) Putting it together is somewhat like building a lasagna - a bit of a fussy project - but once assembled, it's no trouble at all to bake and serve. Prepare it all several hours in advance, then pop it in the oven when you like.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, or use half-and-half for a richer sauce
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg, or to taste
1 small bay leaf
3 cups canned tomatoes, whole or crushed tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, any kind
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf or a few basil leaves
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
1 pound rigatoni
1 medium cauliflower, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 bunch broccoli rabe, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup grated provolone (about 3 ounces), plus more for serving
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano (about 3 ounces), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Make the béchamel: Put the olive oil and flour in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk together. Let mixture sizzle without browning for 1 minute. Whisk in milk 1 cup at a time, letting it come up to a simmer and begin to thicken before adding the next cup. Repeat until all the milk has been added.
  • When the sauce has thickened to the consistency of a milkshake, turn heat to low. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Add the nutmeg and bay leaf, and cook for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Check seasoning and adjust. Turn off heat and keep sauce warm. (If sauce thickens upon sitting, thin with a little more milk.)
  • Make the tomato sauce: In a small saucepan, put tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf or basil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender (remove bay leaf before blending but leave in basil, if using). Purée to a velvety consistency and return to the saucepan. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep sauce warm, or let cool and reheat before serving.
  • Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until nearly done, about 2 minutes less than package directions, leaving the pasta still quite firm. Lift pasta from the water with a spider or large strainer, and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Add cauliflower to pot and cook until barely softened, 1 minute. Lift from the water with a spider or large strainer and spread out to cool on a baking sheet.
  • Add the broccoli rabe and cook until just wilted, 1 minute, then drain in a colander. Rinse with cool water, then squeeze into a ball.
  • Put cauliflower and broccoli rabe into the empty pasta pot. Add garlic, rosemary and red-pepper flakes, and stir together. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add the béchamel and the rigatoni. Mix well with the cauliflower and broccoli rabe. Add the provolone and Pecorino Romano, and mix well again.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pile the pasta mixture into an oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until nicely browned and crisp on top, about 40 minutes. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving. (Alternatively, refrigerate the assembled dish for up to 6 hours and bake later. Bring to room temperature before baking.)
  • To serve, put a large spoonful of pasta into individual bowls or plates, making sure each portion has some of the crisp top. Spoon some tomato sauce around each portion and sprinkle with more grated cheese.

LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



Lemon-Chicken Rigatoni with Broccoli image

Create a new chicken dinner, complete with veggie, in a skillet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (6 oz)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
  • Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

RIGATONI WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEAS



Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli and Chickpeas image

Provided by Joan Lang

Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Lunch     Broccoli     Chickpea     Healthy     Potluck     Self     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (2 ounces) anchovies packed in oil, chopped, oil reserved
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas (liquid reserved), rinsed and drained
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 pound broccoli, cut into small florets
1/2 pound whole-wheat rigatoni
1/2 cup grated Romano

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté anchovies with oil and garlic until anchovies dissolve and garlic browns. Add chickpea liquid and bouillon to anchovies; cook, stirring, until bouillon dissolves. Pour anchovy mixture into roasting pan; add chickpeas and broccoli; stir to coat. Roast 20 minutes. Cook rigatoni as directed on package until al dente. Drain rigatoni, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to chickpea-broccoli mixture; roast until pasta is completely cooked, adding reserved cooking liquid a little at a time and stirring to reach desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let sit 5 minutes; serve topped with Romano.

RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



Rigatoni With Broccoli image

This recipe is from The Sopranos cookbook. So simple and easy. It's very tasty too. Sometimes I'll add in italian sausage for my meat loving hubby. Enjoy! :)

Provided by Pam Snyder

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 pinch red pepper flakes ( i like it spicy so i use a big pinch)
8 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 c freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
  • 2. 2 Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the broccoli and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
  • 3. Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
  • 4. Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. Add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
  • 5. Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.

CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS



Chicken Rigatoni with Broccoli and Peppers image

This two step chicken and veggies pasta recipe is perfect for dinner that's made in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (7 oz)
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
1/2 cup reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce (from 10-oz container)
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz),

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli and bell pepper for last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Stir in chicken and Alfredo sauce. Cook over low heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken and sauce are hot. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

RIGATONI WITH ROMAN BROCCOLI SAUCE



Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce image

Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Broccoli, stems and florets separated
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
2 medium garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, divided
12 ounces Rigatoni pasta
1 ounce pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pot bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Peel the broccoli stems, reserving any leaves, and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch rounds. Add the stems and leaves to the boiling water and cook until fully tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a food processor; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Keep the water at a boil.
  • Cut the broccoli florets into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces. add the florets to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using the slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Again, keep the water boiling.
  • To the food processor, add the garlic, butter, capers, pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest, and the reserved broccoli cooking water. Puree until smooth and bright green, about 30 seconds. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the rigatoni into the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain. Return pasta to the pot and add the broccoli florets, the broccoli puree, 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water, the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and the cheese. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and the pasta is well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI SAUCE



Roasted Chicken Rigatoni With Mushrooms and Broccoli Sauce image

Taken from Curtis Stone's meals for under $10 (free mini cookbook from coles) Looked yummy so uploading here. Apparently this dish only costs $9.91 to make if you go to Coles.

Provided by Satyne

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken, marylands
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thickened cream
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 sprigs fresh thyme
150 g small broccoli florets
300 g rigatoni pasta
200 g sliced mushrooms
1/2 small brown onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Season Chicken with salt and pepper and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast for 50-55 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and stand for 15 minutes. Once cooled, discard skin, pull meat off bone and tear into bite size pieces.
  • Place cream, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then turn off heat to let flavours infuse.
  • Blanch brocooli in a medium pot of salted boiling water for about 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside on paper towels to absorb any extra water.
  • Place broccoli in a food processeor and pour in the cream mixture (discarding the thyme). Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken and cook for 3-4 mintues until reheated. Pour broccoli sauce over chicken and toss to combine.
  • Drain pasta and add to frying pan. Carefully combine and pour onto serving platter. Garnish with parmesan and serve immediately.
  • Apparently goes nicely with a Chardonnay.

MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI



MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI image

Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

• One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 pound rigatoni
• 5 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente. 3. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

ROMANESCO BROCCOLI AND RIGATONI



Romanesco Broccoli and Rigatoni image

I found this recipe on Rachael Ray's magazine website and I am going to try it out soon. It appears to be a spin off of Pasta Con Broccoli which I absolutely love!

Provided by KsuKitty

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

salt and black pepper
1 lb rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock
1 head romanesco broccoli or 1 head Broccolini, cut into florets
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated, plus more to pass around the table (a couple of generous handfuls)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a couple of ladlefuls of the pasta cooking water.
  • While the pasta is working, in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the wine for 1 minute, then the chicken stock. Add the broccoli, lemon peel, rosemary and crushed red pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • In a serving bowl, toss the pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, cooked vegetables, cheese and nuts for a minute. Season with salt and black pepper and serve, passing extra cheese at the table.

BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI



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A light and quick meal! To complete the meal serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Perfect!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  • Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BERTUCCI'S RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Bertucci's Rigatoni with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by á-46826

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsps. olive oil
4 ounces chicken cut into strips
1 c broccoli florets
1 slice of lemon
1/4 tsp. crushed garlic
1/4 c chicken broth
3/4 c heavy cream
2 c rigatoni,cooked to desired doneness

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the chicken strips to the oil. Cook over a medium flame until chicken is lightly browned. Add the broccoli florets and lemon slice. Cook and stir for one minute. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and cook until it begins to boil. Remove from the heat. When ready to serve add the cooked rigatoni and cook until sauce reduces by half. Salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



Lemon-Chicken Rigatoni with Broccoli image

Create a new chicken dinner, complete with veggie, in a skillet.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (6 oz)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
  • Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Chicken and Broccoli Rigatoni Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Heather_D

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Rigatoni Pasta OR Pasta of your choice (I use Penne Pasta)
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks
2 - 3 heads of Broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup Cherub Tomatoes, sliced in half
2 tsp minced garlic
Freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the garlic and tomatoes in olive oil. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions; Drain. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken over MEDIUM heat on both sides until it is no longer pink in the center. Meanwhile, lay the broccoli florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake the broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Remove the broccoli and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. Add the roasted broccoli and the drained pasta to the skillet. *Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to ensure that it doesn't dry out and stick together.* Toss the ingredients in the skillet together with a dusting of Parmesan Cheese and serve hot with garlic bread.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets.
  • If you don't have rigatoni, you can use another short pasta shape, such as penne or fusilli.
  • If you like your pasta saucy, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk or cream.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
  • To make the dish more kid-friendly, add some grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Broccoli rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with healthy vegetables and protein, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this broccoli rigatoni recipe a try.

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