Description
This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a weeknight wonder, featuring tender chicken, perfectly al dente rotini pasta, and a rich, spicy tomato-cream sauce that clings to every bite. Quick, comforting, and just fancy enough to make you feel like you’ve got your life together.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
Chicken:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup low-sodium or no-sodium-added chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Stir in tomatoes, green onions, and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes. Add half-and-half and chicken broth, bringing it to a boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix everything together.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and additional parsley if desired. Serve while warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add spinach, mushrooms, or other vegetables to customize.
- Grate your own cheese for the best flavor.
- Leftovers can be revived by adding a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
- To prepare ahead, make the sauce in advance and combine with freshly cooked pasta when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 733 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 706mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
