Description
This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a rich creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
Chicken and Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 6 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- ½ cup low-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook Chicken: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces along with chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green onions, and fresh parsley into the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for 2 minutes to combine flavors. Then pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil to develop a rich, creamy sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy tomato chicken sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, and add more fresh parsley if desired. Serve the pasta immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- You can substitute half and half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust the chili powder and red pepper flakes for spiciness according to your taste.
- Use no-sodium chicken broth if you are monitoring your salt intake.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta; al dente texture works best for this dish.
