Cottage Cheese Chicken Rigatoni
Creamy, savory, and satisfying, this pasta dish is pure comfort in every healthy bite!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb lean chicken mince
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce low sugar preferred
- ½ cup cottage cheese low fat
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
- Fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking your rigatoni pasta according to the package directions until it's perfectly al dente. Drain it well and set aside.
- While the pasta simmers, warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then toss in the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic for just another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Next, add the lean chicken mince to the skillet, along with the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if you like a little kick), and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Use a spatula to gently break up the chicken, coating it evenly with the spices, and cook until it's fully browned and cooked through, which should take about 6-8 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, combine the marinara sauce and cottage cheese in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and wonderfully creamy – this healthy hack adds richness without heavy cream!
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the creamy marinara-cottage cheese blend into the skillet. Add the cooked rigatoni pasta and stir everything together gently until all the ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve this delicious and healthy pasta hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a vibrant finish.
Notes
Creamy, savory, and satisfying, this pasta dish is pure comfort in every healthy bite!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 368 kcal
Total Carbs: 42 g
Net Carbs: 37.8 g
Fats: 12 g
Protein: 23 g
Calories: 368 kcal
Total Carbs: 42 g
Net Carbs: 37.8 g
Fats: 12 g
Protein: 23 g
