Description
This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful tomatoes, and creamy sauce over rotini pasta. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 8 ounce rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 pound chicken breast (skinless and boneless, 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)
- 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken, chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in tomatoes and green onions. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Make Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and mozzarella cheese.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder and red chili flakes.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg