Description
Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a delectable and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich creamy tomato sauce in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while delighting their taste buds with its delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add canned diced tomatoes and dried herbs.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in softened cream cheese until melted and combined with the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce until well-coated. Heat for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the dish by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg