Tomato Chicken Pasta
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5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
700 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Tomato Chicken Pasta
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This Tomato Chicken Pasta is easy to make with savory pasta tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with seasoned chicken! It's easy to add basil, spinach, and more!
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Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 ¼ cup half and half
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried oregano, basil, mustard powder
Chicken/Pasta
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine see notes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ lb. linguine
Instructions
- Combine sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2 to 3 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick. Pat it dry. Season each side with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle with flour and rub it over the surface of each side.
- Heat olive oil in a deep 12-inchskillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear in batches for 4 to 5minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Set aside and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips.
- Heat a pot of salted pasta water while you begin to prepare the sauce as outlined below.
- Add the wine, butter, and garlic to the same skillet that you used to cook the chicken and set the heat to medium. Let it reduce by half, about 4 minutes. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pan while it simmers, this will add flavor to the sauce.
- Stir in the tomato paste until incorporated.
- Add the sauce mixture (from step 1), in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer while you cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain once cooked.
- Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. (The sauce will thicken more once the pasta and chicken are added.)
- Add the drained pasta and cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat and heat through. Taste and season with salt if desired. Serve!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- Wine: Sauvignon Blanc is the best wine to use in this recipe, followed by Chardonnay, and then Pinot Grigio. Chicken broth can be used if you don’t cook with wine.
- Hot Sauce, Mustard Powder, and Honey are flavor enhancers in this sauce that you can't taste outright. I use Frank's hot sauce and it won't make it spicy.
- Grate the cheese from a block if possible as it will melt much better than packaged grated cheese.
- Make sure the base isn't too hot when you add the cheese, otherwise the dairy can separate and create a grainy consistency.
- Tomato Paste: I use tomato paste tubes to measure smaller amounts, you can store the tubes in the fridge for zero waste!
- Optional additions include: Diced tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, and spinach!
- Any kind of pasta can be used in this recipe, (I used linguine).
- Pairing Suggestions: Garlic Bread with Cheese, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Green Beans, Roasted Broccoli.
- 📘 Find this recipe on page 201 of my 2nd cookbook, Let’s Eat!
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This does reheat well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
700kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
870mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
929IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
299mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 700 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 700kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 870mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 929IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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