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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Aaron
The best of both worlds: tender chicken and pasta tossed in a luxurious pink sauce made from crushed tomatoes and heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Deep Skillet
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 handful fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Sear seasoned chicken pieces in a large skillet with olive oil until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan.
  • Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat and serve with fresh basil.

Notes

Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes taste too acidic. Use fresh basil for the best finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken pasta recipe, Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta, pink sauce pasta
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