Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
Chicken:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Make the sauce: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, heat through, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based alternative for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
