Name: Cajun Chicken Rigatoni
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. rigatoni -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 c. diced onions -; 1 tbsp. Cajun spice mix -; 1 tbsp. paprika -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 c. white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc -; 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; 1 c. peas -; 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed -; 1 tbsp. butter -; 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley -; 1 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for serving -

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Cajun Chicken Rigatoni

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 lb. rigatoni -

3. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

4. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

5. 1 c. diced onions -

6. 1 tbsp. Cajun spice mix -

7. 1 tbsp. paprika -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1/2 c. white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc -

10. 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock -

11. 1/2 c. heavy cream -

12. 1 c. peas -

13. 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed -

14. 1 tbsp. butter -

15. 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley -

16. 1 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Cajun Chicken Rigatoni

1. Stage

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook garlic and onions, stirring with a wooden spoon until softened, 2 minutes, and season with Cajun spice, paprika, salt and pepper. Add white wine and stock, then bring to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes. Add cream, peas and chicken and simmer until chicken is warmed through, 2 minutes.

3. Stage

Just before serving, turn off heat and add pasta to sauce. Stir in butter, parsley and cheddar. Slowly add reserved pasta water as needed if the sauce is too thick.

4. Stage

Serve in skillet or transfer to serving platter. Top with more grated cheese.