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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta


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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a creamy tomato chicken pasta made with tender seared chicken, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and Parmesan tossed with pasta for an easy comforting dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 1/4 lb chicken, bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan
  • Spinach (optional)
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  4. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Sear chicken 4 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet.
  7. Cook onion 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  8. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  9. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Add crushed tomatoes and broth.
  11. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes.
  12. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream.
  13. Add pasta and chicken to sauce.
  14. Toss with Parmesan.
  15. Add pasta water a splash at a time until silky.
  16. Add spinach if using and cook until wilted.
  17. Serve hot.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to help loosen and emulsify the sauce. Add cream over low heat to prevent curdling and keep the sauce smooth.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg