Rigatoni in Blush Sauce with Chicken and Bacon
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Rigatoni in Blush Sauce with Chicken and Bacon – delicious creamy and cheesy pasta, dinner in 30 minutes.
I love long weekends, I especially love the fact that I have more time to do the things I enjoy doing and don’t have to rush and get everything done. As much as I love long weekends, I hate when they are over.
Yesterday was Labor day and I know everyone makes burgers and hot dogs for these long weekends, but I was in the mood for pasta, plus I can have leftovers to take to work for lunch.
I for one love pasta dishes, my husband not so much, so that’s why there are always left overs. But you know why I love pasta dishes? Because they are so easy to make and because you can just throw whatever you have in your fridge and make one delicious meal.
So that’s what I did for this pasta dish, I did not use a recipe, but used whatever ingredients I had. I had some chicken breasts and some bacon so that’s what I threw in my pasta.
The sauce is very simple to make, chicken, bacon, onion, diced tomatoes and I threw in some sour cream to turn it into a blush sauce. I also added some hot sauce to spice it up a bit. I only used half a package of rigatoni here because I only wanted 4 servings, but feel free to double the recipe.
This pasta turned out amazing, so delicious, creamy and cheesy. You’ll love it.
If you guys love this recipe, and most importantly make it yourselves, please let us know. Take a picture and tag it #jocooks on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with!
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Rigatoni in Blush Sauce with Chicken and Bacon
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Rigatoni in Blush Sauce with Chicken and Bacon - delicious creamy and cheesy pasta, dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 1 chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp hot sauce I used Frank's
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (1 whole can)
- fresh basil chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook it until it starts rendering some fat. Add the chicken, onion and garlic and cook until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through. Add diced tomatoes, water, basil, hot sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Add sour cream and stir. If needed add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, add the mozzarella cheese and toss it all together to make sure all pasta is covered in the cheese and sauce.
- Grate with fresh Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 578kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Cholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 740mg (32%)Potassium: 633mg (18%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 560IU (11%)Vitamin C: 19.1mg (23%)Calcium: 305mg (31%)Iron: 2.4mg (13%)
Nutrition Facts
Rigatoni in Blush Sauce with Chicken and Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 740mg32%
Potassium 633mg18%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 560IU11%
Vitamin C 19.1mg23%
Calcium 305mg31%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoy!
Selkie says
This was absolutely delicious. Very easy to assemble with no fuss. I would highly recommend it if you love pasta and chicken.
jena says
I finally tried this tonight! It was so good 🙂 My husband told me that I can cook now! haha thank you for the great recipe!
Dru says
Made this today and so delicious!! Only thing I changed was I used crushed tomayoes as hubby doesn’t like chunks of tomato in dishes and I only put a heaping tablespoon of hot sauce. I think 2 tablespoons would have been too spicy. Will definitely make again!
Pat says
Hello, How much basil should be used? How many leaves or teaspoons?
Nicole Beaulieu says
I would use 2 tsp dried or 6 leaves fresh, chopped.
Lynn Cobb-Alvarez says
The recipe says one can two cups of tomatoes. Do you mean one can or two cups or one can plus two cups?
Joanna Cismaru says
Hi Lynn! Fixed it, 1 can which is roughly 2 cups.
Lynn Cobb-Alvarez says
Thanks. Hosted Friendsgiving for 20-somethings. Making Mom food tomorrow. This is Mom Food.
Ashley says
Can you use fresh mozzerella?
jo says
Of course you can. I love fresh mozzarella and I use it in dishes like this whenever I have it.
Alex says
Did you put the noodles in cooked already or not?
jo says
The noodles should be cooked Alex. 🙂
Kerry says
Not sure if I can substitute natural yoghurt for soured cream?…
jo says
You probably could, but I would go with the Greek yogurts.
Tracey says
I made this for my family tonight. It was a huge hit with the kids and Huz. Thanks so much!
Only changes I made were I added 1/4 cup of sour cream and a 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Also, i didn’t have crushed tomatoes, so I used spaghetti sauce.
jo says
Hi Tracy,
So glad you guys all liked it. Great substitutions!
Kayla says
Can i use bow tie pasta?
jo says
Sure!
Lauren says
Just made this–so yum!
Bailey says
I made this last night, and it was outrageously good! I used Sriracha instead of Frank’s because I already had it, but I can definitely see where a more vinegar-y hot sauce would be really tasty in this dish.
I found your blog on StumbleUpon, and I will definitely be coming back for more recipes. Keep up the great work, Jo!
jo says
Thanks Bailey!
Tammy Foutz says
Jo~ my kids don’t like spicy, is this spicy with the tabasco? Should i leave it out? Thank you, will be making this week to surprise my husband =)
jo says
You can totally leave it out, let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Kevin says
I substituted Ricotta for the sour cream. It was delicious. I also used a combination of Tabasco and Sriracha…
lori says
Are you suppose to drain the diced tomatoes?
jo says
Nope you’re not!
Susie says
Came across this recipe on Pinterest. Made it tonight with shrimp instead of chicken – yum! Thank you so much for the recipe…it was just delicious!
jo says
You’re welcome Susie, so glad you liked it. 🙂
Rita says
Do you chop up the bacon and then cook it or the whole slices?
jo says
I used to cook the whole slices of bacon, but I found it easier to chop them up first and then cook them.
Ellie says
Substituted leftover (cooked) turkey for the chicken. VERY yummy!!!!
jo says
Glad you liked it Ellie!
Kim says
I live in Australia so I cannot get “Frank’s Hot Sauce”, what would you suggest as a substitute?
jo says
Hi Kim
Not really sure what’s available in Australia, how about Tabasco sauce?
Jean Doyle says
I saw your recipe on pinterest and decided to try it. It was delicious and I’ll be making it again and again! Thanks!
jo says
I’m so glad you liked it. 🙂
Nick Potter says
This recipe is delicious! A new favorite! Thanks for sharing, Jo!
jo says
Anytime Nick. 🙂