Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe
Indulge in this delicious Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that is sure to impress!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Pasta:
- 3/4 lb linguine or fettuccine
- Salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil (for cooking pasta)
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (2 medium) chicken breasts, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, diced (plus more for garnish, if desired)
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp hot chili flakes (optional; omit for a child-friendly version)
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
For Serving:
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Additional diced Roma tomatoes (optional)
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the chicken on one side for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan (do not rinse), add diced tomatoes, green onion, chili flakes, basil, garlic, and butter over medium-high heat. Stir well and season with 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste). Pour in the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and most of the wine has evaporated, leaving about 1/4 cup liquid. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt (or adjust to taste). Mix well.
- Combine and Serve: Add the sliced chicken back into the pan and let it warm through for 2 minutes. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, additional diced tomatoes, and basil if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili flakes in the sauce.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine