Rao’s Creamy Chicken & Casarecce

Name: Rao’s Creamy Chicken & Casarecce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 8 oz. Rao’s Homemade® Casarecce Pasta 1 jar (24 oz.) Rao’s Homemade® Creamy Roasted Garlic with Mascarpone Sauce 4 oz. pancetta, diced 1 pound thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced (½ cup) Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Serves: 4-6 People

Tender slices of seasoned chicken and crispy pancetta are tossed with Rao's Homemade® Casarecce Pasta in Rao’s Homemade® Creamy Roasted Garlic with Mascarpone Sauce for a rich, savory dish layered with flavor. Sautéed shallots and a touch of spice from paprika and red pepper flakes add depth, while the velvety sauce brings everything together. Finished with Pecorino Romano and fresh parsley, this dish delivers a comforting yet elevated take on pasta night.

Ingredients

8 oz. Rao’s Homemade^® Casarecce Pasta
1 jar (24 oz.) Rao’s Homemade^® Creamy Roasted Garlic with Mascarpone Sauce
4 oz. pancetta, diced
1 pound thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced (½ cup)
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

Cook Rao’s Homemade^® Casarecce Pasta according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the pancetta from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the drippings in the pan.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper then toss with parsley, paprika and red pepper flakes.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook on medium-high for 6 minutes, turning once, or until golden and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165° F).
Remove chicken from the skillet, cover and keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the oil and shallot, cook for 5 minutes or until shallot softens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the Rao’s Homemade^® Creamy Roasted Garlic with Mascarpone Sauce and heat to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the cooked Rao’s Homemade^® Casarecce Pasta and pancetta to the skillet and toss to coat. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Slice the chicken very thin and serve over the Rao’s Homemade^® Casarecce Pasta. Top with cheese and chopped parsley.