Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1⁄4 cups low-fat milk (1%)
- 3⁄4 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
Directions
- Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
- Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
- Stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
- Drain well.
- Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
- Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.
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