Roasted Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Rosemary Rigatoni

Total prep/cook time: ~25 min. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz whole wheat rigatoni (about 1/2 a package)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (found in the deli)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Add rigatoni to the water and cook according to the directions on the package, 10-12 minutes.
2. While waiting for the water to boil, add oil, rosemary, and garlic to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the goat cheese and chicken and cook for about 3-4 min.
3. Thoroughly drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the sauce. Coat the pasta in the sauce and simmer over low heat for a few minutes. Serve hot.

Did you know?

Herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to a dish without adding sodium. Rosemary is an excellent flavoring for potato dishes and other root vegetables like carrots and onions.  Adding rosemary to spaghetti sauce will bring out the flavor of other ingredients. It is also a great addition to tomato-based soups, stews and sauces. If rosemary isn't quite up your alley, experiment with some of the other great herbs out there!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 476 cal
Total fat: 20 g

Saturated fat: 7 g

Sodium: 377 mg

Total carbs: 41 g

Dietary fiber: 5 g

Protein: 30 g