One Pot Pasta: Chicken Rigatoni

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

• 8 oz rigatoni, uncooked, rinsed in cold water to remove excess starch
• 1/1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water or stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-2 TBSP Italian seasoning (to taste)
• 1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• Parmesan cheese for garnish, freshly grated
• Torn basil for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the cheese and basil in a deep sided skillet or saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to a simmer.  Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, check the pasta. If it is too al dente, add a 1/4 cup of water as needed and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
3. Serve warm garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil.

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