¾cupzesty Italian dressingdivided into ½ cup + ¼ cup
1 28oz.jar marinara sauce
2tsp.chili powderdivided
1tsp.Cumindivided
¼tsp.ground red pepperdivided
½tsp.black pepperdivided
½tsp.salt
Instructions
Instructions:
Dice the onions and chicken.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, the onions and the garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
Add the chicken. Season with 1 tsp. of chili powder, ½ tsp. cumin, ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper, ¼ tsp. black pepper, and a ½ tsp. of salt. Add ½ cup Zesty Italian dressing. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through. Drain.
Add one jar of marinara sauce, the remaining ¼ cup of Zesty Italian, an additional teaspoon of chili powder, ½ tsp. cumin, ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper and a pinch of black pepper. Mix together and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season liberally with salt. Add one pound of rigatoni and cook according to package directions. Drain and add back into the pot with a couple pats of butter. Stir well.
When the chicken and sauce are done, carefully pour it into the large pot of pasta. Stir together well. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Keyword chicken and pasta, chicken riggies, Family-friendly, rigatoni