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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey where we explore a classic dish, Rigatoni with Blackened Chicken and Wine-Based Mushroom Sauce. This recipe aims to bring the flavors of a popular restaurant right into your kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dish, garnished with fresh Italian parsley and served alongside a refreshing salad. Let’s dive into the details of this delectable meal.

Dish Overview

Before we start with the ingredients and cooking instructions, let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this dish.

Ingredients

1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for garnishing)
Mixed salad greens (for serving)

Instructions

Start by cooking the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, pat the chicken breasts dry and rub them with Cajun spice blend. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let them rest before slicing.
In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become golden and soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer and reduce by half.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Mix well and allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the rested chicken breasts and layer them on top of the pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley.
Serve immediately alongside mixed salad greens for a refreshing contrast.

Enjoy your homemade Rigatoni with Blackened Chicken and Wine-Based Mushroom Sauce. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household!