Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Chicken Creamy Rigatoni Florentine 4.7 (7) 6 Reviews 6 Photos Pan-roasted garlic adds heady savor to a rich and creamy basil-infused tomato sauce. Tender cubes of sauteed chicken and fresh, green spinach go for a quick simmer along with cooked rigatoni. Toss this marvelous meal with mozzarella cheese and serve. Recipe by Colleen Updated on July 26, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds boneless chicken, cubed ¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms, or more to taste 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 pint half-and-half 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste (Optional) 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Optional) 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste 8 leaves fresh basil, or to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add mushrooms to skillet; saute until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir spaghetti sauce, half-and-half, and Italian seasoning into mushroom mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix cooked chicken and spinach into sauce and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir pasta into sauce and add mozzarella cheese; stir until cheese melts. Garnish dish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 592 Calories 25g Fat 59g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 592 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Cholesterol 91mg 30% Sodium 578mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 59g 21% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 10g Protein 35g Vitamin C 13mg 65% Calcium 273mg 21% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 855mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved