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Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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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!

Ingredients

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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)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine