Lemon Chicken Rigatoni
Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 03:00
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon
3 cups uncooked rigatoni (8 oz)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired
In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is tender. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, rigatoni, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Simmer uncovered 14 to 16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in chicken; continue heating 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in grated lemon peel, and top with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.