Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce

Chicken and Pasta in a Mango Cream Sauce

This creamy mango pasta dish is cheesy, rich, and has a subtle, fruity flavor. It was an experiment that turned out to be delicious.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 mango – peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost done, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2
Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 3
Heat remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in hot oil until tender. Add mango, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until mango is soft, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in heavy cream. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.

Step 4
Add chicken to sauce in the skillet. Stir in partially cooked rigatoni. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

600
Calories
29g
Fat
61g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 600
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 38%
Saturated Fat15g 76%
Cholesterol119mg 40%
Sodium675mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate61g 22%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars11g
Protein25g
Vitamin C79mg 393%
Calcium126mg 10%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium556mg 12%

*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.

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